Where the Innocent Bystander cellar door now sits, on the main street of Healesville, there used to be a large vacant lot, used as parking for Mackenzie buses. I know because I grew up there. As it was put up after I had moved away, at first the edifice aroused suspicion in me, but having tasted the wines they produce I now simply wish they had built earlier. This is a terrific example of a Pinot Gris, and M and I savoured every drop. A sparkling, lemony colour gives hints of the aromas in the nose, which is crisp and minerally, with sharp citrus notes. There is a nice cashew nuttiness to the palate, with some nectar/apricot undertones, but it is very fresh and acidic, with a lingering spicy warmth.
Probably one of the better Pinot Gris I have had.
Price: $20 a bottle
Food: Lovely on a warm afternoon with a crottin
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