I had high hopes for the Yellowglen Perle 2006 as a quick Google brought awards and glory but generally Yellowglen seems to lurk in the supermarket aisles looking a little bit girls on tour. However if you are looking for something a little different to the disco divas of White, Pink, Yellow and Red then the 2006 Perle is an elegant little gem.
Toasty and rich with flavours of hazelnuts, quince, honey, lemon, biscuits, pineapple and a hint of yeasty fresh bread the 2006 is chock full of complexity with a tight bead and a real creaminess in the mouth. Although this is coming up for 5 years old there is a real youthful feel to the wine and would be interesting to taste over the next few years to see how it continues to age.
The Perle was a real treat, we enjoyed it with the traditional fish and chip combo and it kicked off a great night seeing Mara and the Bushkas which ended far, far later than anticipated. Maybe I should have had the disco diva Yellowglen after all....
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