Innocent Bystander Sauvignon Blanc 2024 is a bright, breezy and characterful cool-climate Sauvignon Blanc from the East Coast of Tasmania — tropical guava and honeydew meet zesty citrus and herbaceous crunch, with passionfruit, tomato leaf and gooseberry on the nose and a crisp, fresh lemon citrus finish. Cool flowering led to low yields of exceptional quality fruit, with 6 hours of skin contact and stainless steel cold fermentation locking in freshness and aromatics. Vegan friendly. Refreshment with a little swagger.
Tasting Notes
Appearance
Innocent Bystander Sauvignon Blanc 2024 presents a bright pale straw with a hint of youthful green — the hallmark of a cool-climate Tasmanian Sauvignon Blanc harvested in March 2024 from the East Coast, immediately destemmed to press with 6 hours of skin contact to soak up aromatics and flavour, then cold fermented in stainless steel to hold onto that freshness. Vivid and immediately inviting in the glass.
Aroma
Passionfruit, tomato leaf and gooseberry open with a vibrant, expressive intensity that is immediately distinctive — the cool East Coast Tasmanian climate delivering terrific natural acidity and aromatic purity from low-yielding vines shaped by cool flowering conditions. Fresh, herbaceous and characterful, with a swagger that sets this Sauvignon Blanc apart from the crowd.
Palate
Bright tropical fruits of guava and honeydew melon lead with a lush, generous freshness — crunchy herbaceous notes add texture and interest, while a crisp, fresh lemon citrus finish delivers the clean, dry refreshment that defines great cool-climate Tasmanian Sauvignon Blanc. The stainless steel cold fermentation preserves every nuance of freshness and varietal character with exceptional precision. Dry, fresh and thoroughly satisfying.
Pairs With
A natural match for beer-battered whiting with chips and tartare, fresh oysters or fresh chèvre and olive tapenade — equally outstanding alongside grilled prawns, Thai green salad, sushi or a classic summer seafood platter. The passionfruit, guava, honeydew, gooseberry and crisp lemon citrus character make this one of the most refreshing and rewarding cool-climate Tasmanian whites available. Serve well chilled. Enjoy now or cellar up to 3 years.
