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Yellow Tail Shiraz 750ml - Item Code: 06186
Tasting Notes and Characteristics:
The first sip of Yellow Tail Shiraz 750ml wraps your palate in a plush wave of ripe blackberry and plum, laced with a hint of peppery spice that lingers just long enough to make you crave another taste. Crafted in Australia, this Shiraz delivers a bold yet approachable character, balancing juicy dark fruit with subtle notes of vanilla and gentle oak. With an alcohol by volume of 13.5%, it’s vibrant without overwhelming the senses, making it the perfect companion for grilled lamb or smoky BBQ ribs where its rich flavors can truly shine. Whether you’re gathering friends for a backyard feast or unwinding after a long day, Yellow Tail Shiraz brings warmth and easygoing pleasure to every glass.
Producer Information: Casella Wines
Casella Wines, based in Yenda within Australia’s Riverina region, was founded in 1969 by Filippo and Maria Casella after emigrating from Sicily. The family’s deep Italian heritage shapes their approach, blending traditional winemaking with the sun-drenched climate and fertile soils of New South Wales to create approachable wines that reflect the local terroir. Their philosophy centers on accessibility and consistency, making Australian wine culture available to a global audience. Beyond their flagship Yellow Tail range, which helped put Riverina on the international map for value-driven wines, Casella also produces Peter Lehmann Wines from Barossa Valley and has expanded into craft beer with Yenda Brewing Co., further diversifying their portfolio while maintaining a strong focus on regional character and quality across categories.
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This is a much anticipated vintage for St. Henri, and it does not disappoint. The complexity of fruit here is stunning, together with a very complex and playfully fragrant, spicy edge with graphite, roasted coffee and woody spices, framing a core of very fresh blackberries, red and dark cherries and blueberries. So fresh and brimming with fruit aromas. The palate has a stunning array of deeply fleshy fruit flavors with a superb sense of length and powerful, ripe tannin, underpinning vibrant, fleshy fruit that is beautifully assembled in a refined, elegant and impressively pure mode. So long and pure. Silky and elegant. A real masterpiece, taking its place among the finest vintages like 2010, 1990 and 1971. 95% shiraz and 5% cabernet sauvignon. Drink over the next three decades.
97
Jeb Dunnuck
The St. Henri cuvée is always brought up all in neutral oak casks, and the 2016 is a blend of 95% Shiraz and 5% Cabernet Sauvignon, with just 690 cases produced. This was a great vintage for South Australia, and this blockbuster sports a deep purple color as well as a dense, powerful, meaty bouquet of smoked black fruits, chocolate, bouquet garni, bay leaf, mint, and plenty of earthy minerality. Reminding me of an Hermitage from the likes of Delas Frères, it’s full-bodied and incredibly concentrated, with a stacked mid-palate and loads of ripe tannins. Backward and mostly potential at this point, it’s nevertheless a thrilling Shiraz readers should give 4-5 years of bottle age and it will knock your socks off over the coming two decades.
Rating: 97+
96
Robert Parker's Wine Advocate
The 2016 St Henri Shiraz is one of the finest St Henris I've ever tasted, rivaling the likes of the 1986 or 1976. It's concentrated and rich, the essence of South Australia Shiraz (although it's been lightened by the addition of 5% Cabernet Sauvignon), unleavened by any new oak. Dark and tarry, it delivers notes of espresso and black olive, plummy fruit and roasted meat. Full-bodied and dense on the palate, it ends long, dark and savory.
95
Wine Spectator
Shows plenty of oomph and verve to the core of blackberry and blueberry flavors, with pops of minerally loam, licorice, black pepper and oolong tea. The tannins are fine-grained and dense, but this remains fresh overall, delivering vibrant juiciness that lends focus and energy to the long, expressive finish. Drink now through 2035.
Shiraz, also known as Syrah, is a full-bodied red wine renowned for its rich and complex flavor profile. Characterized by notes of blackberry, plum, black cherry, and hints of pepper and chocolate, this wine offers a sensory experience that can range from velvety smooth to robustly textured depending on the winemaking style. Commonly produced in regions such as Australia’s Barossa Valley and McLaren Vale, as well as France’s Rhône Valley and parts of California and South Africa, Shiraz showcases the unique terroir of its origins.
The aromas of Shiraz are equally captivating, featuring dark fruits complemented by black pepper, licorice, leather, and herbal undertones. Winemaking techniques often involve fermentation in stainless steel or oak barrels with aging that enhances its depth. This versatile wine pairs beautifully with grilled meats like lamb and beef, barbecue dishes, rich stews, hard cheeses such as aged cheddar, and even dark chocolate desserts. Whether enjoyed at casual gatherings or formal dinners, Shiraz is an excellent choice for both everyday drinking and special occasions.
