- Last updated on February 1, 2023
This is our Yellow Tail Merlot review.
Merlot is known for its smoothness and this one delivers as expected.
Are you looking for an easy-drinking Merlot with dark fruit flavors with a chocolate and vanilla finish?
And what if I tell you that it pairs well with a vast variety of dishes and it’s very affordable too?
Find below our Yellow Tail Merlot full review along with our food pairings recommendations, serving tips, curiosity, and where you can buy it.
Let’s begin!
Our Yellow Tail Merlot Review
- Brand: Yellow Tail
- Grape Varietal: Merlot
- Region: Australia, South Eastern Australia
- Tasting Notes: Dark Plum & Berry fruit notes
- Glass & Serving: Bordeaux / 59-64 °F (15-18 °C) / Decant up to 30 mins
- Store: Up to 3 Years
- Price Range: $6-$8
- Bottle Size: 750 ml
Yellow Tail Merlot review: What's its color?
Yellow Tail Merlot wine has a deep ruby color with thin slowly falling legs.
If you want to know more about how to taste wine and the lingo that goes with it, check out this article: How To Taste Wine Like a Pro in 4 Steps.
What does Yellow Tail Merlot taste like?
Yellow Tail Merlot is entirely made from Merlot grapes.
Is Yellow Tail Merlot sweet?
No, it’s not sweet. Yellow Tail Merlot wine is a dry wine.
Dry wine contains less than 15 g/L.
Learn more about wine sweetness level here.
Yellow Tail Merlot review: Which food pairs well with it?
Yellow Tail Merlot is a very versatile wine when it comes down to food pairings.
We find it pairs well with earthy food, red meat, and strong flavor cheeses.
Classic appetizers are mushroom pizza, penne alla boscaiola, ratatouille, and
bean dishes to name some.
Meat wise you have a wide selection here from turkey, burger, pork loin, duck, venison, and BBQ of course.
If you are a cheese lover our recommendations for you are bloomy rind, blue and hard cheeses like Camembert, Gorgonzola, and Parmigiano Reggiano for example.
Yellow Tail Merlot review: What's its alcohol content?
Yellow Tail Merlot wine’s alcohol content is 13%.
In case you wonder about alcohol content or more precisely Alcohol By Volume, i.e. ABV, measure the alcoholic strength of a drink.
There is a direct relationship between the sugar left in the wine after the alcoholic fermentation has taken place, i.e. Residual Sugar or RS, and ABV.
During alcoholic fermentation, the yeast transforms the sugar in the grape juice into alcohol.
Grapes with high residual sugar will therefore produce dry wine with a high ABV.
How many calories are in a glass of Yellow Tail Merlot wine?
According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture [1] a 5-ounce glass will contain about 120 to 130 calories.
Alcohol contains 7 calories per gram. So a wine with high ABV will have a higher calories per glass than a wine with low ABV.
Furthermore, sugar contributes to the calorie count.
A dry wine will usually have 4 calories per grams vs a sweet wine that will have around 20 calories per grams of carbs, which include sugar.
What is Yellow Tail?
Here is an extract from the Yellow Tail website itself:
“In 1957 founders Filippo and Maria Casella migrated from Sicily and arrived on Australian shores.
They began making wine with the family’s winemaking philosophy at its heart; to bring family and friends together at any occasion.
Today John Casella continues to run the family business using the same principle of creating great tasting wines for all to enjoy.
By combining a passion and understanding of the Italian heritage with a relaxed and modern Australian attitude, …
…Casella continues to create wines that have wide appeal and will be enjoyed for generations to come.”
Conclusion
Merlot is known for its smoothness and this one delivers as expected especially if you consider you’ll pay around $7 for it.
It’ll be perfect for any casual occasion, from a happy hour or a BBQ with family or friends, it’ll be a good choice.
Plums, berries, spice, and a chocolate and vanilla finish will complement many dishes from veggies, pasta, a vast variety of red meats, and our beloved cheeses.
Try it with ratatouille, mushroom pizza, BBQ, or Camembert cheese and it’ll be a delight. At least it was for me!
If you have never tried it, I’m not entirely sure what are you still waiting for.
Once you had it, we’d love to know your opinion, so reach out and let’s know what you think! Enjoy!
