Yalumba Y Series Merlot 2021
Yalumba Y Series Merlot 2021 is a dry, full-bodied red from Merlot (Australia), in the rich, smooth reds style. Tannins are moderate and acidity moderate; oak influence is some. Good with roast chicken, roast pork, bolognese, steak. Sustainable farming is mentioned by the merchant.
| Wine | Sweet | Body | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montes Alpha, Merlot 2022 Montes Alpha · Colchagua Valley | £15.25 | |||
| Lapis Luna Red Blend 2021 Lapis Luna · California | £15.11 | |||
| Guardian Peak Merlot 2023 Guardian Peak · Stellenbosch | £15.10 | |||
| Castello Sonnino Leone Rosso 2022 Castello Sonnino · Tuscany | £15.50 |
Yalumba — Australia’s oldest family‑owned winery, founded in 1849 — builds the Y Series to be fruit‑forward, sustainable and reliably good value. That ethos shows here in a Merlot that’s deliberately unfussy, clean and modern in style. Plum and black cherry lead, with a little blueberry and soft spice in support. The palate is smooth and medium‑bodied, offering juicy dark fruit, gentle tannins and a light mocha twist. Fresh, easy and neatly balanced — a straightforward, well‑made Merlot from a producer that’s been refining its craft for more than 170 years. Yalumba