INNOCENT BYSTANDER Pink Moscato 2009 Vineyards The Gordo Muscat (Muscat of Alexandria) was selected from the Boulton and Duffy vineyards with the Black Muscat (Muscat Hamberg) sourced from Burge Vineyard, Duffy Vineyard, Wall Vineyard and Pratt Vineyard, all in the Swan Hill region in Victoria. Vintage information The 2011 growing season was the coolest seen for many years. Significant rain over December and January slowed and extended the ripening period. This led to lots of rose petal and very pretty red candied apple characters in the fruit marked with crisp acidity. The Black Muscat was picked later than the Gordo Muscat to allow for colour development. All the fruit was harvested at lower beaumes than normal, as flavour ripeness was achieved at lower sugar levels. Vinification Fruit was harvested at night, chilled and crushed and then given 8 hours skin contact to extract a hint of pink from the Black Muscat. Fruit was then pressed to stainless steel tanks. Juice was fermented long and cold until full natural carbonation was achieved and the optimum balance between sugar and alcohol was reached. Cold filtered and cold bottled at -1°C to retain freshness and effervescence. Tasting Notes Bright pale pink in colour with aromas of musk, sherbert and Turkish delight. Also hints of pink grapefruit, strawberries and citrus peel. On the palate it is like a bowl of fresh raspberry coulis with a persistent fizz and a sweet yet fresh finish. Find this wine at www.winestore.co.uk Price: £70.43 (Including VAT at 20%)