When Australia comes to mind, some of the first images we tend to think of are of surfing and kangaroos, and of the Sydney Opera House and Uluru (a Yankunytjatjara word, the Aboriginal word for Ayers Rock) … and maybe actor Chris Hemsworth.
Did you know that Australia also has a thriving wine country?
One of the top brands to come out of Australia’s wine country is Yellow Tail. The brand has been producing a variety of wines since 1957. Founded by Sicilian immigrants Maria and Filippo Casella, who got to work right away in their new home, to produce some first-class wines in Yenda, which is located in the North Burnette Region of New South Wales. The Yellow Tail brand has grown incredibly and is now available in more than 60 countries. In addition to the brand’s growth, it has also won more than 500 awards, including #1 Most Powerful Global Wine Brand, a title that Yellow Tail has been able to hold onto for the past five years in a row.
While Yellow Tail is known for their classic reds and whites, they also produce a classic selection of sparkling wines. There are two kinds of sparkling wines under the Yellow Tail label: Yellow Tail Bubbles and Yellow Tail Bubbles Rosé. I was feeling lucky and decided to try both in one weekend.
Yellow Tail Bubbles is a sparkling white wine. Its flavour palette is light and fruity, with hints of strawberry, citrus and tropical flavours (papaya, pineapple, dragon fruit). The fruit flavours are very well balanced and work well with one another to create a fun-tasting, bubbly drink. I would say this is perfect for an afternoon garden party or a lunch on a patio. It has a nice crisp body, tastes delightful and you won’t have to break the bank to purchase it.
Yellow Tail Bubbles Rosé has a more alluring summer-night vibe. It is a lovely deep-pink colour. As soon as you pop the cork, you are hit with aromas of cherry, peach and a slight sweet musk. The taste is sweet and creamy, a perfect accompaniment to any dessert. When you drink this, it tastes decadent without being overstimulating. Yellow Tail Bubbles Rosé can turn any date into an extra-romantic one. Definitely one to impress any lovers of sparkling wine.
If you are not a fan of sparkling wine, no worries. Yellow Tail also produces Sangria and Moscato, both of which are great choices for getting into the summer mood.
