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Wines I love - Yellow Tail Shiraz - Cabernet Sauvignon 2002 Australia |
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| What the label says: Shiraz 60% Cabernet
Sauvignon 40% On sweeping alluvial plains formed by the great Murray River
Basin, nature's rich sun-drenched vineyards and leaping kangaroos perfectly
co-exist in this wondrous habitat. This is the essence of out
landscape in South Eastern Australia embodied in our perfectly well-balanced
fine wines. [yellow tail].
This classic Australian blend of Shiraz-Cabernet Sauvignon leaps from the glass displaying rich plum, cassis and raspberry aromas. Subtle mint and chocolate notes are complemented by vanillin oak. The palate is bursting with red berry flavours and soft, rounded tannins. This wonderful wine is a perfect match for bacon wrapped lamb fillets with pesto. |
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| Produced and Bottled by Solaris Winery, Rutherford, CA | ||
| Price: $9.99 1.5L $6.99 750ML | ||
| Why I like this wine: I still cannot believe the price of this wine. For the quality and taste in this one $6.99 makes me feel as if I'm taking food our of some poor Australian Winemaker. A warning on Yellow tail, its alot sweeter than its American counterparts. I started with their Cabernet Sauvignon and really disliked it because I was expecting a flatter taste with more tannins. So I tried their Shiraz - Cabernet Sauvignon and this one hit it right on the money. While still sweeter than I take my California Cabernet Sauvignon it really tastes good and is easy to drink. I prefer this when I'm not pairing with food as it stands up fine by its self. Not to say you can't drink this with good red meat but its fine on its own and the price makes it a daily drinker. | ||
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