2013 Leeuwin Estate Cabernet Sauvignon/Merlot Prelude
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(30 percent new French oak) Bright ruby. Smoke-accented cherry and raspberry on the nose, plus a hint of cedary oak in the background. Juicy and focused on the palate, showing very good lift to the bitter cherry and red berry flavors. Turns sweeter on the youthfully tannic finish, which hangs on with strong, spicy tenacity.
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This is layered and rich with currant, berry and walnut shell character. Full body, chewy tannins and a juicy finish. Love it now but it will age wonderfully. Screw cap.
This label will cease to be "Cabernet Merlot" from this vintage, to simply be labelled as "Cabernet Sauvignon" going forward. The 2013 Prelude Cabernet Sauvignon shows a deep garnet-purple core, with ripe cassis, cedar and spices. On the palate, this Cabernet Sauvignon is medium to full-bodied, showing good concentration, graininess to the ripe tannins and very good length.
About the producer

Leeuwin Estate is one of Australia’s leading wine producers. Based close to Cape Leeuwin, in the southern reaches of Margaret River, Western Australia, this remote estate is best known for its Art Series wines.