Leeuwin Estate Prelude Cabernet Merlot 1999

The color is ruby plum with purplish edges. The initial impact of the aromas is sweet fruit - black currant predominant with hints of leather and good rich autumn notes. In the background, though once perceived, never forgotten, is that distinctive cabernet note of slightly dusty berries. Oak does not play a large role in this wine except to build a structure on which the various fruit flavors
revolve around. Flavors like plums and violets tend to show in the palate with the merlot contribution lingering on with chewy black chocolate notes.