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Yellow Tail Shiraz 2008

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Winery:
Casella Wines
Varietal:
Syrah
Region:
Australia > New South Wales
Type:
Red Wine
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2010
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User Tags:  bargain, spices, resinous, vanilla, meal, jam, dinner, stone fruits, (tree) fruit, full 


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Australia has certainly made Syrah its own, even bestowing it with a new name: Shiraz. In the warm, dry climate of Australia this noble grape, responsible for some of the grandest wines of France, produces an intense, unique expression that is distinctly Australian. The ripe grapes take on classic notes of black pepper and leather that add depth and complexity to the black cherry and plum fruits on the palate. Australian Shiraz has typically been aged in American Oak barrels which impart the wine with a distinct note of vanilla that can add to the impression of ripeness many of these wines have, but the time in barrel also allows the wines a chance to settle and reveal their rich, voluptuously styled mouthfeel.

Winemakers Notes

REGION South Eastern Australia.

WINE [yellow tail] Shiraz is made with grapes sourced from the highest quality vineyards. The grapes are fermented on skins in contact with oak. Temperatures are kept high to ensure maximum colour and tannin extraction. The wine is bottled on the estate.

FLAVOUR [yellow tail] Shiraz bounds forward from the glass with berry and smooth vanilla aromas. Subdued earthy tones with soft ripe sweetness are displayed in perfect harmony with fine tannins.

ENJOY [yellow tail] Shiraz is created with a simple philosophy in mind, to make read more...

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Impressive spice, licorice and red berry aromas. This wine is perfectly balanced with silky tannins, accompanied by big, ripe fruit flavors.


February 2009

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Snooth User: erobbin
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Fruity but not overly sweet, balanced well by spice at the finish. Not as big and rich as a Syrah should be; poorly concealed alcohol leads to a regrettably thin mouthfeel. Not complex or well-crafted by any means, but still very tasty and approachable. This may be one of my new affordable, weekday-dinner kind of wines. An excellent bargain wine, but definitely a bargain wine.


November 2009

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Snooth User: arkenvolt
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Good for a week night dinner. Inexpensive.


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