On Wed, 08 Oct 2003 13:39:18 +1000,
wrote:

>Went to a major wholesaler expo and curiosity got the better of me as
>they had the much discussed Yellowtail Shiraz, and Yellowtail Merlot
>available for tasting. Now available in Australia, (it has has LOTS
>of publicity here due to the success of the export of 5.4 million
>cases, and expected to rise to 6million next fin. year). I found them
>both inoffensive, but thin and sweet. Winemaker told me the 03
>yellowtail IS a little sweeter than 02 as it will suit the US market
>more.

I don't doubt this but it's a sad commentary on the taste of the
typical US wine consumer.

>Here's the local catch.... they are expecting it to fetch just
>under $10AUS per bottle, and in that company, would NOT be on my
>shopping list. Too many other 'quaffing' wines of much better quality
>are available, so I guess that leaves the bulk of the produce for you
>Americans... :>)
>
Don't include me in that number.

Vino