South Eastern, Australia
Regular Price: $12
Sale Price: $6.95
Vintage Cellar Tasting Notes: "Round, velvety and mouthfilling, this is a satisfying Merlot at a bargain price. Aromas of black cherries and herbs fold in hints of cinnamon and mocha, while the flavors are generally fruity, but with a slightly tomatoey note. Soft on the finish. Drink now."
I was a little put-off by the brand of the wine, as I've heard not-so-great things about Yellow Tail, although I've never had one myself. However, the guy pouring the wine assured us it was better because it was the "Reserve". I ended up really not being a fan of this wine. Normally, I like Merlots quite a bit, so I was surprised by this. This wine was light-bodied for a red and had that unpleasant smoky feel to it. It was overly dry for my taste and I very much picked up on the velvety finish of it. Although I would not buy this wine for myself, I'm glad for the experience of being able to recognize and now apply the smoke and velvet feels to future wines.
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