I have to stick with budget priced wines. I wish we could afford a couple of $30 bottles of wine each week, but cannot.

So my current favorite budget red is the Blackstone Merlot for $7/bottle. How can you beat THAT value!

Admittedly the Blackstone is a blended Merlot, yet quite good (at that price) especially when bought after it has aged 5-7 years.

It sure is better tasting than the Yellowtail that Australia churns out by the bizillions of bottles. And even I will drink Yellowtail from time to time.

QUESTION: what do you think is the most drink-able, best tasting variety from Yellowtail?

I’m asking because I really do want your opinion, as I’m unsure on this point.

And don’t flame me. Believe me, I know I’m using the term “best tasting” very loosely when applying it to Yellowtail. I acknowledge we are talking here about dredging the bottom tier of wines for something that is at least tolerable as a dinner red.