Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir Central Otago 2021

RedPinot Noir2021
Innocent Bystander Pinot Noir Central Otago 2021
Region
South Island
Appellation
Central Otago
Blend
100% Pinot Noir
Winemaker
Joel Tilbrook
Alcohol
13.5%

Taste profile

LightBold
SavoryFruity
SmoothTannic
SoftAcidic

Body: Plush red fruit, silky texture, crunchy freshness

Aromas & flavors: Cranberry, juicy red-berry fruit, pomegranate, mushroom, damp pavement, savory spices

Tannins & finish: Chiseled tannins, mineral streak, tangy finish

Pairings: Mushroom pizza, jamon serano, pasta with duck ragu, roast chicken, earthy beet salad

Tasting notes are for this exact bottle of wine (including vintage).

Sources: wineenthusiast.com, winespectator.com, wineworksonline.com, getwinesdirect.com, winehouse.com

Wine Enthusiast92 pts

Reductive notes reminiscent of leather, mushroom, and damp pavement mingle with sweet, juicy red-berry fruit and savory and baking spices. Chiseled tannins tighten up the plush fruit. There's tangy, crunchy freshness, silky texture and a mineral streak. Oodles of crowd appeal and a sense of place to boot.

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Price comparison

Per bottle
SourcePrice
Last Bottle Price$15
Listed Retail$40
Best Web Price (according to Last Bottle)$35
Avg Price (Wine-Searcher)
$32

Vintage Quality

Vintage Chart

Wine Spectator · New Zealand Pinot Noir
92
2021 VintageExcellent
Drink or Hold

Problems at flowering reduced yields, except in Central Otago, but all regions show above-average quality

95+90-9485-89<85
Best
2025
Avoid
200820062004200320022001
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