MUNDUS VINI is the largest officially recognised
wine competition in the world. More than 6,000 wines were entered
from wine producing regions around the world.
Gold medals were also awarded for the 2010
[yellow tail] Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon and the 2010 [yellow tail]
Reserve Merlot.
The MUNDUS VINI judging panel is made up of
German and international oenologists, wine analysts, wine
retailers, sommeliers, restaurateurs and wine journalists from over
40 nations. The wines are evaluated and awarded points based on
appearance, smell, taste and harmony/overall impression. No more
than one-third of wines entered are given awards that range from
Gold, Silver and Bronze.
John Casella, founder of [yellow tail] was
delighted to receive news of the gold medals, especially the Grand
Gold medal.
"We've come a long way since we first launched
[yellow tail] in 2001 and as Australia's largest family-owned
winery, we're proud to have achieved an award of this
significance.
"Over 2 million consumers enjoy [yellow tail]
wine each day and an award like this helps to show that the world's
leading industry experts also appreciate the quality of our wines,"
said John.
[yellow tail] Limited Release Cabernet
Sauvignon is a premium wine that showcases the talent of our
winemakers as well as our excellent vineyard resources. It displays
aromas of delicious ripe blackcurrants and plums that are supported
by well integrated oak and fine tannins.
[yellow tail] Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon
embodies the essence of all great Australian reds. Aromas of ripe,
black cherries, mint and oak reward the senses while velvety smooth
tannins provide excellent structure and length to this complex,
elegant wine.
[yellow tail] Reserve Merlot boasts layers of
black cherry, vanilla and mocha which come together to produce a
soft, velvety mouth feel. This seamless and well structured wine
has good texture and well balanced tannins finishing with length
and a touch of spice.
Editors notes:
[yellow tail] was awarded a grand gold medal
and Best Dry Red of
Show at 2012 MUNDUS VINI
for:
- 2005 [yellow tail] Limited Release Cabernet
Sauvignon
[yellow tail] was awarded a gold medal
for:
- 2005 [yellow tail] Limited Release Cabernet
Sauvignon
- 2010 [yellow tail] Reserve Cabernet
Sauvignon
- 2010 [yellow tail] Reserve
Merlot
And a silver medal
for:
- 2010 [yellow tail] Reserve
Shiraz
- 2011 [yellow tail]
Chardonnay
- 2005 [yellow tail] Limited Release
Shiraz