Today we examine a 2010 Australian shiraz that sells for $10.
I’ve heard this reserve is good, so I was excited to try it. It has a nice “berry” aroma, and in the mouth it feels dense, with a texture that is almost thick, or viscous. It is pretty darn sweet, with blueberry, huckleberry, maybe a little blackberry. Some mild spice in the background. The label says “cherry” as well, which I didn’t get.
You may like it, but the problem for me is, Yellow Tail reserve shiraz is boring. Generic. It tastes “fine,” but I wouldn’t buy it again. Especially with Jacob’s Creek reserve shiraz in this price territory, and Koonunga Hill even cheaper.
Not bad, but not recommended.
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