Innocent Bystander, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, New Zealand 2023

The Innocent Bystander brings the layers of its two diverse Sauvignon Blanc vineyards into play. Bright aromas of grapefruit, orange blossom and stone fruit are delivered with a refreshing mineral edge. The palate is medium-bodied with a showcase of guava and ripe citrus flavors supported by savory herbs. A lively line of natural acidity provides focus to the long and clean finish.

Innocent Bystander is an estate-based wine grower and winemaker in the Yarra Valley, one hour east of Melbourne, Australia, crafting wines to reflect the purest interpretation of each varietal. Innocent Bystander’s close-knit team has a long standing track record delivering a range of wines with a personality all their own: distinctly regional and varietally expressive. In 2023, its wineries and vineyards were certified sustainable by Sustainable Winegrowing Australia.

Winemaking, headed by Joel Tilbrook, is carried out at Innocent Bystander’s modern artisanal winery, a facility designed for hand-crafting small, individual batches of wine with a natural winemaking philosophy, while making quality the priority. Using 100% hand-picked fruit, wild ferments and gravity-flow winemaking techniques, the wines are made with minimal filtration and fining.