Our Review
Brown Brothers bought the Innocent Bystander brand (including Mea Culpa) from Giant Steps in ’16, relocating the cellar door next door in the old White Rabbit Brewery site. Its business is in 2 completely different wine categories, both fitting neatly together. On one hand is the big volume of vintage moscato, the grapes coming from the King Valley; and non-vintage prosecco, similarly sourced. The other side of the business is the premium, high-quality Yarra Valley single-variety wines with substantial brand value. -JAMES HALLIDAY
Specialities
Chardonnay, pinot noir
Cellar Door
Information
At Innocent Bystander's urban cellar door, wines are served fresh from temperature-controlled, 100% recyclable kegs; it’s the same wine as in the bottles, just served from fancy copper taps. Choose your own wine adventure by selecting five of your favourite wines and have one of their resident wine experts take you through the range, or if you’re rolling in with a party of 10+, they’ll get you seated in their wine lounge (subject to availability) for a guided tasting experience; $5 tastings, cost redeemable on takeaways. Bookings essential for dine-in but walk-ins welcome (when available). Please note: 10% surcharge applies on Sundays; 15% surcharge applies on public holidays.
Hours
Mon–Tue 12–5, Thurs 12–5, Fri–Sun 12–10
Details are correct at time of writing
Please check winery website for up to date details
Food
Information
Innocent Bystander is an urban cellar door, restaurant and bar all wrapped in one. Their wines are best enjoyed with good company and great food, so they crafted their menu with sharing in mind. Created using fresh local Yarra Valley ingredients and inspired by classic dishes they love, enjoy delicious wine alongside local produce, artisan pizza and tasty paella.
Cuisine
Modern Australian
Hours
Sun–Tues 11.30–8, Wed–Thurs 11.30–3, Fri–Sat 11.30–8.30
Details are correct at time of writing
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Stockist Information
Distribution Information
Innocent Bystander is distributed nationally by:
Fine Wine Partners
Ph: 1300 668 712
Fax: 1300 668 512
enquiries@finewinepartners.com.au
www.finewinepartners.com.au
Giant Steps is distributed nationally by:
Red+White
Ph: 1300 780 074
Fax: 1300 780 076
sales@redandwhite.com.au
www.redandwhite.com.au
International Sales Information
Exports to the UK, the US and other major markets.
Stockist
Innocent Bystander wines are available at the cellar door, www.innocentbystander.com.au and leading liquor retailers nationally.
Details
| Rating |
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| Winemaker |
Joel Tilbrook, Cate Looney, Geoff Alexander, Katherine Brown, Tom Canning |
| Region |
Yarra Valley |
| Address |
316 Maroondah Highway, Healesville, Vic 3777
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| Established |
1997 |
| Dozens |
49 000 |
| Vineyards (area) |
45 ha |
| Opening Hours |
Mon–Tue 12–5, Thurs 12–5, Fri–Sun 12–10 |
| Telephone |
(03) 5999 9222
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| Website |
www.innocentbystander.com.au
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