Item Description
I'm not a big red wine drinker. While I usually keep my pantry's stock full of amber ales, commandaria, and Liebfraumilch, my wife and I usually don't consume a lot of dry reds. But I was surprised by this one.
Yellow Tail Shiraz is the flagship wine of Casella Vineyards of Australia. I received this wine as a housewarming gift from my in laws after I purchased a new apartment with my wife.
Price - After looking online, you are going to pay around 7 to 12 USD for a bottle. Not bad for a table wine.
Quality & Value: Good solid Shiraz. Though I've had better.
Flavor: Berry and dry front, with spicy and licorice middle. The finish is dry with leather and mocha tones.
Aroma: Berries and spice. Nothing remarkable.
Color: In my opinion, this is where Yellow Tail truly shines. It is probably
one of the darkest shiraz's I've had in my life, almost like a Montepulciano. Just looking at it reminds me of blood, Anne Rice, and chanting dark incantations. A perfect beverage for Halloween.
Package: I don't really like the label, but I guess it sticks with Australia's Aboriginal motif.
Summary: If you want a good shiraz that has lots of body, but silky tannins, give it a try. It goes well with meat dishes, and anything with grill marks (i.e. I'm having it with Hungarian Goulash tonight).
Yellow Tail Shiraz is the flagship wine of Casella Vineyards of Australia. I received this wine as a housewarming gift from my in laws after I purchased a new apartment with my wife.
Price - After looking online, you are going to pay around 7 to 12 USD for a bottle. Not bad for a table wine.
Quality & Value: Good solid Shiraz. Though I've had better.
Flavor: Berry and dry front, with spicy and licorice middle. The finish is dry with leather and mocha tones.
Aroma: Berries and spice. Nothing remarkable.
Color: In my opinion, this is where Yellow Tail truly shines. It is probably
one of the darkest shiraz's I've had in my life, almost like a Montepulciano. Just looking at it reminds me of blood, Anne Rice, and chanting dark incantations. A perfect beverage for Halloween.
Package: I don't really like the label, but I guess it sticks with Australia's Aboriginal motif.
Summary: If you want a good shiraz that has lots of body, but silky tannins, give it a try. It goes well with meat dishes, and anything with grill marks (i.e. I'm having it with Hungarian Goulash tonight).
