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[yellow tail] Merlot 2015 Wine Review

[yellow tail] Merlot 2015

[yellow tail] Merlot 2015

South Australia, Australia

Community Score:75/100

Community Reviews: 5

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Price: $11.95

Drink: 2015-2018

Bottle size: 750 ml

Alcohol: 13.5%

Sweetness: Medium Dry

Wine Type: Red Wine


Winery: Yellow Tail

Agent: Philippe Dandurand Wines Ltd.

Natalie's Score: 85/100

Mocha and dark chocolate on the nose and palate from generous oak aging on this Australian Merlot. Flavours of blackberry and dark plums. Pair with pepperoni pizza.

This [yellow tail] Merlot 2015 was reviewed on February 7, 2017 by Natalie MacLean

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  • $9.35 
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Reviews and Ratings

Jon Steeves - Sommelier rated this wine as 85/100 with the following review:

This is a warm climate merlot with lots of red berry, ripe plum and black berry fruit on the nose and palate. A choice option for low price point seeking lovers of fruit-forward medium-bodied Australian reds. Pair with BBQ burgers , mesquite fajitas, chicken nachos. Tasted Jan 2017. Rated 85/100.
Monique Sosa - Accredited Sommelier rated this wine as 84/100 with the following review:

Floral, ripe berry and dusty tannins. Acidity is dearly missed. Light bodied with a short finish. Crowd pleaser maybe? Enjoy with Doritos and jalapeño cheese dip. Rated Jan 2017 - @sommsosa | bespoketastings.ca

1 Member would buy this wine again

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