Yellow Label Merlot is a red produced by Petaluma in Coonawarra, Coonawarra, Australia. Made from Merlot. Cellarion's sommeliers have reviewed the drink window of 1 vintage; members see when it is ready. Track this wine and manage your cellar with Cellarion — the free, open-source wine app at cellarion.app.
Type: Red
Appellation: Coonawarra
Region: Coonawarra
Country: Australia
Grapes: Merlot
Tasting profile
Structure: medium-bodied, medium tannin, medium acidity, dry
Petaluma's Yellow Label range covers the house's regional bottlings, and this is the Coonawarra Merlot — a softer, rounder counterpoint to the Cabernet the region is famous for. Plum and red cherry with cedar, dried herb and a gentle mocha note from oak, medium-bodied with supple tannin and Coonawarra's cool-climate acidity keeping it fresh. Built for medium-term drinking rather than long cellaring: the appeal is roundness and approachability rather than structure.
When to drink
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Where it comes from
Merlot
Merlot is a red grape from Bordeaux, one of the world's most planted varieties, valued for its softness, generosity and its role as a blending partner to Cabernet Sauvignon.
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- Bin 128 — Penfolds, Coonawarra
Frequently asked questions
Where is Yellow Label Merlot from?
Yellow Label Merlot is produced by Petaluma in Coonawarra, Coonawarra, Australia.
What grapes are in Yellow Label Merlot?
Yellow Label Merlot is made from Merlot.