Innocent Bystander Syrah 2021 (Yarra Valley)

Predominantly hand-picked fruit from both upper and lower Yarra Valley vineyards. Cold soak for 3 days followed by 7 days on skins; 10% whole bunches used to bring the perfume. Matured for 10 months in French oak, 10% of which was new, with natural malolactic fermentation occurring.

A warm bud burst instigated great canopies and fruit set. January was very wet leading into a dry February and March. This provided great colour and balance.