Yello Tail Shiraz Cabernet 75cl

Bold fruit, friendly structure, and no need to pretend you own a decanter. This Australian Shiraz Cabernet is a dry, full-bodied red that brings together Shiraz’s ripe plum and peppery spice with Cabernet Sauvignon’s blackcurrant depth and firmer grip.

Think of it as the easy next move if you already like Merlot or Malbec but want a little more bite with your dinner. It’s generous, dark-fruited, and made for people who want flavour without decoding a wine textbook.

• Appearance: Deep ruby red with a dark, glossy centre.
• Nose: Ripe black plum and blackcurrant up front, with a little vanilla, spice, and toasted oak in the background.
• Palate: Juicy dark fruit leads the way, followed by soft acidity, gentle pepper, and rounded tannins that give it enough structure for food.
• Body: Full-bodied, with enough weight to stand up to richer dishes.
• Finish: Medium length, with lingering black fruit and a warm spice note.
• Food pairings: Grilled steak with pepper sauce, beef lasagne, BBQ lamb chops, or a mushroom burger with melted cheddar.

Pour this with a weeknight pasta bake, a backyard BBQ, or that “we should probably cook” dinner that turns into cheese, crackers, and one very good red.

The Shiraz does the juicy, spicy heavy lifting, while the Cabernet Sauvignon brings darker fruit and a bit more backbone. That blend is why it feels easy to drink but still has enough going on to keep your glass interesting.

Best served slightly cool rather than too warm. Give it a few minutes in the fridge before pouring and the fruit pops harder, the spice stays tidy, and everything feels more put together.

Fun Fact: Yellow Tail comes from the Casella family winery in Yenda, Australia, and the label’s famous wallaby helped turn Australian wine into a global fridge-door regular.