Yarra Valley  > Innocent Bystander

Innocent Bystander

        16/20
336 Maroondah Hwy Healesville VIC 3777, Australia

Open  10am to 6pm, 7 days
Cards MC,V,AE
Picture
The building and carpark
The Verdict

To "Cellarbrate": Energetic atmosphere with a broad range of wines and good food option. 1 Door Awarded

To "Wine about": Town location means it doesn't really feel like a traditional cellar door experience

How many bottles did we buy: 6

Suitable for: Couples, Groups

Visited January 2014 and November 2015 (weekday)
Getting There
Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
Australia
Victoria
Yarra Valley
This cellar door and winery is in the town of Healesville, quite easily accessible from the main street
Upon Arrival
Parking


Setting

Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
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Airconditioning/Fireplace
There is a very large paved carpark but it is also shared by other stores on the site.  The winery also has a restaurant so the carpark is quite full around lunch time
Very modern building with no gardens to speak of.  There is a deck where you can have lunch or drinks
Commercial
The tasting bench is situated within the restaurant, a very modern open space, that feels almost factory like.  Polished concrete floors and lots of metallic accents. There are large windows that look into the barrel room and the winery
Yes/No
Tasting Experience
Number of wines on tasting
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Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time

Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
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Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
10+ of the Innocent Bystander range, you can also pay a fee and do a tasting of the premium Giant Steps and Mea Culpa range
Moscato
We had to wait while the cellar door assistant was located, but the other staff poured our first tasting while we waited
Excellent knowledge of the styles and vineyards
Friendly and engaging
Yes (February - April, by appointment only)
No but there are couches nearby and the restaurant seating is nearby
Yes, tasting notes
Food Offering
Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
Yes
Highly rated restaurant.  We have eaten here twice and it's quite good
Hip Pocket
Price range of wines
Tasting Fee

Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
$25 - $75
Free for the Innocent Bystander range or $10 for the premium tasting
Yes
Depends on the number of people in the group
$10 flat fee per delivery
Yes, on signing up to the mailing list you receive a $50 discount voucher which you can use towards your next purchase.  You are also upgraded when you buy a dozen Giants Steps or Mea Culpa wines
Other features, facilities and offerings
Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
Basic deli products
Pencils and paper on request
Yes, outside only
We completed the premium tasting on our last visit which was quite interesting and was conducted as a private session in the barrel room.  If you are interested in the premium wines we suggest you take this tasting option.  One of the staff also informed us that Innocent Bystander has acquired the building across the carpark and is expanding their facilities to include a cheese room and some function rooms.  We look forward to visiting and checking out the new set-up next time
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