Critics Average score from professional wine critics and publications.
81
/100
Reviews
24
professional
Vintages
No vintages
NV
Community Reviews
2626
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80.9
Avg Score
96
Highest
Taster #7584
· Dec 28, 2022
92/100
Forget the name, this is a cracking little Shiraz. Fully mature, with a lovely mouth coating texture, this is full of red berry fruit, eucalyptus and boot polish. Lovely balance. Yum.
2003 vintage
Taster #4478
· Apr 6, 2022
Bad
Taster #5483
· Sep 17, 2020
88/100
# 379 this is not a reserve. An outstanding wine at great price. Smooth, rich and easy to drink. Red berries, spice and licorice.
2019 vintage
Taster #0650
· May 22, 2018
78/100
Ok, drinkable, but flat finish. Not good alone. Might be ok with food. We'll stick with their cab-shiraz or cab-merlot blends.
2016 vintage
Taster #6236
· Dec 8, 2017
78/100
Odd. Crushed violets, Sulphur, and burnt grape jelly.
2006 vintage
Taster #0817
· Jul 6, 2015
96/100
Almost as good as the 2003 Premium Cabernet. Has a slight woody finish after a glass or two, though. But amazing chocolate box texture and intense nose and palette. Can't get enough.
2003 vintage
Taster #3647
· Sep 15, 2014
87/100
Just a nice affordable table wine. My wife really likes it.
Taster #3009
· Oct 2, 2013
83/100
Garnet, Medium legs, sweet spicy bouquet, Fine House Wine for everyday sipping.... Good value@ $8.50 for 1.5L
Taster #3275
· Apr 26, 2013
77/100
Yellow Tail, one of the world's most admired wine brands, hehe... dark ruby colour. strange black fruits in nose, tannin: medium, acidity: medium(+), alcohol: medium(+), sweet: light, a little fruity and bitter, strong pepper. no balance at all, spicy finish. not my cup of tea. colour: 3/5; aroma: 11/15; palate: 11/20; overall: 2+0/10 TOTAL: 77/100
2011 vintage
Taster #8809
· Mar 30, 2013
89/100
No finish.
Taster #0274
· Dec 19, 2012
87/100
Strong aroma of spiced fruit, milk chocolate and eucalyptus with tobacco and an herbal/floral component coming through after some time. The spiced fruit and chocolate come through on the palate as well with hints of the other flavors here and there. Pretty long finish. Sweeter than I prefer but that's why so many people love it.
Taster #0726
· Oct 13, 2012
80/100
Surprisingly, not bad for the price. A little sweeter than I'd like and a bit bitter at the finish, but overall not so bad. Nice color and fruity nose.
Taster #9055
· Aug 7, 2012
78/100
Smooth and spicy. An inexpensive, average table wine.
Taster #0726
· Jul 9, 2012
80/100
A bit of fruit in the nose. A good basic bottle, but nothing special.
Taster #4887
· Jul 8, 2012
81/100
Bottle 2 was very similar to bottle 1 but consumed a couple of months later. A good Shiraz but nothing special. I'll drink if its offered but I hope to find better similar cost Shiraz for my own cellar
Taster #4887
· Apr 23, 2012
82/100
Hadn't had any yellow tail in ages and was surprised to see they now have NV. This bottle wasn't too bad. Lots of purple color and medium light body. Nos of berries and taste with berries and fruit. A bit weet with a short but nice finsih. It was better than several $20 shiraz I have had. I won't buy it but if it is served at a local party its ok for a party wine.
Taster #4551
· Apr 14, 2012
84/100
In all honesty for a $6.00 wine---it was pretty good. Went well with spicy soup.
Taster #6115
· Jan 5, 2012
69/100
Absolute crap.
Taster #8288
· Nov 24, 2011
81/100
Not bad. Not good. Just jammy, liquid courage.
Taster #1800
· Oct 5, 2011
50/100
Sold by grocery store past its drinkable date. Not drinkable. No fruit, just harsh chemical bite that would have made me sick if consumed.
Taster #1800
· Sep 21, 2011
Drink now! Past Due.
Taster #7515
· Aug 31, 2011
80/100
Nice little wine -- great flavor, nice mouthfeel and good match for pasta dish we had for dinner.
2006 vintage
Taster #8288
· May 15, 2011
79/100
Jammy, sweet, and choc full of vanilla. Is it me or do all Yellow Tail vintages, varieties, and blends taste alike?
Taster #8391
· Oct 29, 2010
89/100
Better than expected
2008 vintage
Taster #7177
· Nov 22, 2007
70/100
Not very good. Very jammy wine, poor construction. Left me with heartburn. Would never buy again
2006 vintage
Taster #6479
· Mar 26, 2007
83/100
Jammy, sweet, and somewhat hot. Insanely fruit-forward; no "opening up" necessary, although it did get a bit smoother and less hot after some time in the glass (which I felt was an improvement, albeit only a slight one). There was a slight hint of tannin, but it was overwhelmed by the sweetness. It left my mouth feeling sticky. Overall an easy and undemanding wine -- not great, but not bad either. I thought it was tastier, more flavorful, less hot, …
2006 vintage