
Yellow Tail Cabernet Sauvignon WineOnSale. Sticky-sweet fortified wine Rutherglen is a beloved regional specialty of Victoria. It might have notes of raspberry, black cherry, plum, and raisin, and bell pepper, pepper, and mint. Riesling thrives in the cool-climate Clare and Eden Valleys. Sauvignon Blanc has recently surged in popularity to compete with New Zealand’s distinctive version and Semillon is often blended in Margaret River or shines on its own in the Hunter Valley. Chardonnay is common throughout the country and made in a wide range of styles. Grenache and Mourvèdre are also popular, both on their own and alongside Shiraz in Rhône Blends. Cabernet Sauvignon, Australia's second most planted variety, can be blended with Shiraz but also shines on its own particularly in Coonawarra and Margaret River. Standard delivery 1-2 weeks More shipping info Shipping info. Shiraz is indeed Australia’s most celebrated and widely planted variety Barossa Valley leads the way, producing exceptionally bold and supple versions. Yellow Tail Merlot 2017 Red Wine Merlot 750ml Bottle. Thanks to the country’s relatively agreeable climate throughout and the openness of its people, experimentation is common and ongoing. Soft and smooth Notes of dark plum, mulberries and subtle spice Casella family has been crafting wines for generations Great tasting Australian wine. Australia has for several decades been at the forefront of winemaking technology and has widely adopted the use of screwcaps, even for some premium and ultra-premium bottles. Most of Australia's wine regions are concentrated in the south of the country with those inland experiencing warm, dry conditions and those in coastal areas receiving tropical, maritime or Mediterranean weather patterns. Both red wine and white wine from Australian are wildly popular and beloved. Filippo's grandchildren - Phillip and Rachelle - are the sixth generation to join the business.Ī large, climatically diverse country with incredibly diverse terrain, producing just about every wine style imaginable, Australia has a grand winemaking history and some of the oldest vines on the planet. Today, Casella Wines, including Yellow Tail, is run by Filippo's three sons - John, Managing Director and Winemaker Joe, Australian Sales Director and Marcello, Director and Vineyard Manager. He began selling grapes to local wineries, and by 1969 decided it was time to put his own winemaking skills to use and the Casella winery was born.įilippo's son, John, entered the family business in 1994 and embarked on an ambitious expansion to build a new winery with a vision of blending old world heritage with new world technology.

Recognizing the potential of his new surroundings, Filippo purchased a farm in the small town of Yenda, New South Wales, and did what came naturally.

Over a century later, in 1951, Filippo Casella and his wife Maria decided to leave their homeland to pursue their hopes and dreams of a better life in Australia. It all began way back in 1820s when the first Casellas began crafting wine in Italy.
