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 Vintage2008 Label 22 of 22 
(NOTE: Label borrowed from 2020 vintage.)
TypeRed
ProducerYellow Tail (web)
VarietyMerlot
Designationn/a
Vineyardn/a
CountryAustralia
RegionSouth Eastern
SubRegionn/a
Appellationn/a
UPC Code(s)031259009223, 031259009230

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2010 and 2012 (based on 37 user opinions)

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 79.8 pts. and median of 82 pts. in 18 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by DanielleRose on 12/4/2014 & rated 50 points: I'd gotten this wine for a party contribution, and I couldn't take more than a sip of it. I don't know if it was skunked or just that bad but down the drain it went. (2274 views)
 Tasted by BDowdy on 12/17/2010 & rated 82 points: Descent wine for the money (4047 views)
 Tasted by IcemanUK on 1/21/2010 & rated 84 points: Strong oak flavour and overall excellent taste and finish. (4422 views)
 Tasted by Jkardos on 12/22/2009 & rated 78 points: Plum and Chocolate aroma. A bit too acidic. (4548 views)
 Tasted by godx on 4/29/2009 & rated 84 points: Tasted blind – deep ruby, clear. Youthful nose of spice, black cherries, black currant, confected red candy notes with a strong sweet vanilla note in there as well. Flavours of spice, black fruits. Light to Medium body, medium acidity, low to medium tannins, medium finish. Drink now. Average. (4684 views)

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By James Halliday
Halliday Wine Companion (9/7/2009)
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Yellow Tail

Producer website

Merlot

Merlot is a dark blue–colored wine grape variety, that is used as both a blending grape and for varietal wines. The name Merlot is thought to be a diminutive of merle, the French name for the blackbird, probably a reference to the color of the grape. Its softness and "fleshiness", combined with its earlier ripening, makes Merlot a popular grape for blending with the sterner, later-ripening Cabernet Sauvignon, which tends to be higher in tannin.

Australia

Wine Australia (Australian Wine and Brandy Corporation) | Australian Wines (Wikipedia)

South Eastern

Riverina
NSW

 
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