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[yellow tail] Riesling

[yellow tail] · South Eastern Australia · Australia

88 pts · Wine Spectator
$6.99$9.99 save $3.00 (30%)

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Why it’s a great value

[yellow tail] Riesling is $6.99 today against a recorded compare-at price of $9.99 — a saving of $3.00 (30%). It carries a verified 88-point score from Wine Spectator at a price under $25. The next step up in the same style, J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Riesling, is $9.99.

Taste profile

SweetnessDry → Sweet
BodyLight → Full
Acidity*Soft → Bright
Tannin*Silky → Grippy
Oak*None → Bold
Fruit*Subtle → Intense

* WineDiscounts editorial estimate based on verified tasting notes.

What it tastes like

Chilled green apple and lemon with a light floral lift and a crisp, easy finish.

You’ll like this if…

Choose this if you like inexpensive, fruit-forward whites such as off-dry Riesling, Pinot Grigio or Moscato but want something a little crisper.

Why buy it

A familiar, affordable Riesling for casual meals, parties and shoppers who want bright fruit without a heavy or oaky style.

Best for

Seafood, sunny afternoons, spicy-but-not-too-hot takeout, and stocking the fridge with an easy white.

Style

Light-bodied, fresh, zesty and gently fruity Australian Riesling.

Drinks like

Off-dry New World Riesling, fruit-forward Australian whites, lighter California Riesling.

Experience level

Beginner-friendly.

Flavor notes

Fruitgreen applelemoncitrus
Floralfloral notes
Otherfresh, zesty finish

Pairs well with

freshly grilled fish · fish and chips · mild thai or vietnamese noodle dishes · fresh goat cheese salad

Best occasions

weeknight seafoodwarm-weather sippingcasual partiesstarter Riesling for new white-wine drinkers

Serving & enjoying

Serving temperature:
40-45°F
Decanting:
Do not decant; open and serve chilled.
Glassware:
Standard white wine glass.
Drink or cellar:
Drink young for freshness; not intended for long cellaring.
After opening:
Best within 2-3 days refrigerated with a closure.

Guidance partly estimated by WineDiscounts from the wine’s style.

About this wine

A fresh, easy-drinking Australian Riesling with lemon, citrus blossom and juicy green apple notes. Light-bodied and gently off-dry in feel, it is a simple, refreshing white for seafood, takeout and casual sipping.

Wine details

Type
white
Varietal
Riesling
Grapes
Riesling
Producer
[yellow tail]
Country
Australia
Region
South Eastern Australia
Appellation
South Eastern Australia
Bottle size
750 Ml
ABV
11.5%

Details last verified September 24, 2026

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Winemaking details ›
Winemaker:
Frank Mallamace is listed on the Deutsch Family [yellow tail] brand sheet.
Vineyard source:
Brand facts state [yellow tail] is based in Yenda in the Riverina region, that its origin/appellation is South Eastern Australia, and that Casella owns vineyards and contracts fruit from Australian growers; exact Riesling vineyard sources were not stated.
Vessel:
Not stated in sources.
About the winery · [yellow tail] ›

[yellow tail] is a family-owned Australian wine brand from the Casella family, based in Yenda, Australia. Filippo and Maria Casella migrated from Sicily to Australia, and the family winery was founded in 1969. John Casella launched [yellow tail] in 2001 with a focus on wines that are easy to choose, easy to drink and easy to understand. The brand is now sold internationally and remains part of Casella Family Brands.

Critic reviews

88/100Wine Spectator

“Yellow Tail Riesling South Eastern Australia 2008 88 $8”

Reviewed: Yellow Tail Riesling South Eastern Australia (2008), 2010-02-28 · source
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J. Lohr Vineyards & Wines Riesling

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$9.99

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Frequently asked questions

Is [yellow tail] Riesling dry or sweet?
[yellow tail] Riesling is dry — its sweetness rating is 2 on our 1 (bone dry) to 5 (sweet) scale. It is light-to-medium bodied.
What does [yellow tail] Riesling taste like?
Chilled green apple and lemon with a light floral lift and a crisp, easy finish.
What food pairs with [yellow tail] Riesling?
It pairs well with Freshly grilled fish, Fish and chips, Mild Thai or Vietnamese noodle dishes and Fresh goat cheese salad.
How should I serve [yellow tail] Riesling?
Serve at 40-45°F. Do not decant; open and serve chilled. Glass: Standard white wine glass.
Is [yellow tail] Riesling a good value?
Today it is $6.99, $3.00 (30%) below its recorded compare-at price of $9.99. It also holds a verified 88-point score from Wine Spectator.
What is the bottle size and alcohol content of [yellow tail] Riesling?
750 ml bottle, 11.5% alcohol by volume.