( yellow tail ) Merlot has soft aromas of ripe plums, mullberries and spice. Fresh and juicy flavors of sweet plums complement the chocolate and spice aroma with hints of aniseed coming from the careful integration of oak. It finishes soft, rich and simply delicious.

Yellow Tail (stylised [ yellow tail ]) is an Australian brand of wine produced by Casella Family Brands. Yellow Tail, as well as Casella Family Brands as a whole, are both based in Yenda, New South Wales.

Yenda, Australia From its launch in 2001, [yellow tail] has grown to be one of the world's most recognisable wines. Today, [yellow tail] is made by the sixth generation winemaker of the Casella family at the family-owned winery in Yenda, Australia. [yellow tail] is a wine that is easy to drink, share and most importantly, enjoy.

Merlot is one of the world's most popular red wines, and America's second favorite after Cabernet Sauvignon. Known for its soft, sensual texture and approachable style, it's made from red-skinned grapes that can adapt to a variety of climates to produce food-friendly wines in many price points.

3.1 from 92 ratings. This Merlot is everything a great wine should be soft, velvety and easy to drink. Dark plums, mulberries and spice on the palate.

The key to Yellow Tail was the realization that wine without tannin and acid could be very appealing, especially to the majority of Americans who really don't like wine. (It was designed to appeal to the 85% of non-wine drinkers, according to the article, while not offending the 15% who already like wine.

Yellow Tail's success was based on appealing to a consumer new to wine, and delivering a flavor profile they immediately enjoyed.

In addition to sparkling wines, Yellow Tail makes varietal wine from the following grape varieties: Moscato, Riesling, Sémillon, Sauvignon blanc, Pinot gris, Chardonnay, Pinot noir, Merlot, Grenache, Shiraz and Cabernet sauvignon in addition to some blended wine and rosé.

Q Yellow Tail is best known for its inexpensive line of wine in the United States and, I'm assuming, in most of the rest of the world too.

The key to Yellow Tail was the realization that wine without tannin and acid could be very appealing, especially to the majority of Americans who really don't like wine. (It was designed to appeal to the 85% of non-wine drinkers, according to the article, while not offending the 15% who already like wine.

DryMerlot / Sweetness of resulting wine Merlot tends to be a bit fruitier tasting than a Cab, but this doesn't mean it's a sweet wine. In fact, Merlot is considered a dry wine due to the tannin levels in the wine, but the flavor profile tends to lean towards fruits like berries, along with some earthy overtones like vanilla, clove and mocha.

Whereas Pinot Noir is known for being a light-bodied red wine, Merlot is a heavier, medium-body wine. Merlot also has more tannins, and a higher alcohol content than Pinot Noir – but it doesn't carry as much acidity!