Yalumba "Y" Shiraz: A Sommelier's Take
Picked and noted by Michael Bottigliero, co-founder & lead sommelier, Bottles Nation
Yalumba "Y" Shiraz is a full-bodied dry red wine made from Shiraz, in Australia, by Yalumba. Sommelier Michael Bottigliero has poured it at Bottles Nation tasting events. It tastes of Blackberry, black pepper, licorice, mocha and pairs well with BBQ ribs, brisket and lamb.
Michael's take
“Juicy dark plum, ripe blackberry, hints of fresh black pepper and sweet licorice, and approachable, fruit-forward South Australian Shiraz energy.”
Tasting profile
- Type
- Red
- Grape
- Shiraz
- Country
- Australia
- Producer
- Yalumba
- Body
- full-bodied
- Acidity
- Medium
- Tannin
- Medium
- Sweetness
- Dry
- Oak
- Heavy oak
- Price
- $ · under $15
What to eat with Yalumba "Y" Shiraz
- BBQ ribs
- brisket
- lamb
- pepper-crusted steak
When to open it
- BBQ
- steak night
- bold-red lovers
Where to buy Yalumba "Y" Shiraz
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Questions people ask
What does Yalumba "Y" Shiraz taste like?
Yalumba "Y" Shiraz is a full-bodied dry red wine with notes of Blackberry, black pepper, licorice, mocha. Acidity is medium, tannin is medium and oak is heavy. Michael's note: Juicy dark plum, ripe blackberry, hints of fresh black pepper and sweet licorice, and approachable, fruit-forward South Australian Shiraz energy.
What food goes with Yalumba "Y" Shiraz?
Michael pairs Yalumba "Y" Shiraz with BBQ ribs, brisket, lamb and pepper-crusted steak. It works best for BBQ, steak night and bold-red lovers.
How much does Yalumba "Y" Shiraz cost?
Yalumba "Y" Shiraz falls in Michael's $ · under $15 tier. It's a widely available bottle you can find at ordinary wine shops; use the Wine-Searcher link on this page to see which stores near you carry it.
More Shiraz Michael has poured
- David Franz H.P. Hydraulic Press Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- Elderton Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- John Duval Shiraz Entity$$$ · $25–50
- McGuigan Wines Handmade Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- Mollydooker The Boxer Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
- Pikes Eastside Shiraz$$$ · $25–50
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