Yard Dog 2005 SANov06

Tasting Note

Sydney Time

Yard Dog 2005 SANov06 is a blend of 46% Petite Verdot, 30% Merlot and 20% Cabernet Sauvignon. Sealed under screwcap, 12,000 cases have been made and the wine should retail in the US for around $9.95, but it will be released in Australia later this year. The original parcels of wine were made by other wineries, but the finished product was blended at Red Heads. (You have to do something to pay the bills.) The floral aromatics jumped out of the glass and showed sweetness with contrasting hints of spice. The silky tannins are well-balanced but completely unobtrusive, and provide a supple consistency for this ample-weight wine that has a diverse complexity. Violets, spices, pepper, chocolate, plum, and herb flavours finish with reasonable length and very good persistence. Whilst it is clean, it’s rustic and would be a good food wine and worth considering if you want something a little different. Rated as Agreeable with **** for value.