Vineyard:

The key to Innocent Bystander Moscato, as with all Innocent Bystander wines, is careful site selection, dedicated grower partners and careful low input winemaking focused upon making the very best wine possible, regardless of cost.

The Innocent Bystander Moscato is traditionally made from 100% old vine Muscat varieties (Gordo) and Black Muscat (Muscat of Hamburg) sourced exclusively from established growers in Northern Victoria's Swan Hill area.

The grapes are picked early to arrive naturally at our target alcohol, sugar and acid levels, while achieving full fruit flavour.

Vinification:

Fruit is harvested at night and given around six hours skin contact to develop hints of pink from the Black Muscat.

The juice is then fermented slowly (cold) and under pressure until full natural carbonation is achieved. This brings us to 5.5% ABV, approximately 100 grams sugar and 0.55% (weight) CO2; which requires some pretty specific fermenting vessels.