Description
Classic Australian Red — Soft, Plummy and Easy to Drink
If Shiraz is the yellow tail people know, Merlot is the one they reach for when they want something softer. Made by the Casella family in Yenda, New South Wales, this is a red with the edges taken off — low tannin, ripe fruit, nothing that demands attention. It is the bottle that converts people who think they don't like red wine.
Product Highlights
- Merlot from South Eastern Australia
- Produced by Casella Family Brands, a winemaking tradition begun in 1969
- Medium-bodied and dry, with soft, rounded tannins
- 13.5% ABV, 750ml bottle
- Screw cap closure — no corkscrew needed, and it reseals easily
- The gentlest entry point in the yellow tail red range
Tasting Notes
- Appearance: Medium ruby with a soft rim
- Nose: Ripe plum and blackberry, a lift of mocha and vanilla
- Palate: Smooth and velvety, dark fruit with gentle spice, very little tannin grip
- Finish: Round and soft, easy rather than long
Production
Fruit is drawn from vineyards across South Eastern Australia, a broad growing zone that lets the winemaking team blend for a consistent style year to year. Temperature-controlled fermentation preserves the fresh plum character, with oak used for sweetness and texture rather than structure.
Perfect For
- Weeknight dinners and casual entertaining
- People new to red wine, or anyone who finds Cabernet too firm
- House pour for restaurants, bars and events
- Wholesale and bulk buyers who need a dependable, crowd-pleasing red
Food Pairing
- Pork adobo — the plum fruit sits well against soy and vinegar.
- Grilled liempo or barbecue — soft tannins won't fight the char.
- Spaghetti and lasagna — tomato acidity lifts the berry flavours.
- Roast chicken — light enough not to overwhelm white meat.
- Mild cheeses — gouda, edam, quickmelt.
Serving Suggestion
Serve slightly below room temperature, around 16 to 18°C — twenty minutes in the ref before pouring makes a real difference in Philippine weather. Use a standard red wine glass. No decanting required. Thanks to the screw cap, an unfinished bottle keeps well for two to three days.
Why Buy From BoozeZania
- Genuine imported products, sourced through legitimate channels
- Stored and handled with care to protect bottle condition
- Secure, well-cushioned packaging built for glass
- Fast nationwide delivery across the Philippines
- Retail and wholesale quantities available
For adults of legal drinking age only. Please enjoy responsibly.