Leeuwin Estate Prelude Vineyards cabernet sauvignon 2022

A wine that shows the continuing evolution of Margaret River cabernets, and this one, which is sort of the entry-level for Leeuwin as far as cabernet goes, is a cracking good example of the variety and how far it's come in recent years. It was a good season and it's captured here. It's largely cabernet, but a small percentage of malbec has been included. And this always just finishes the wine so perfectly. It's loaded with blackcurrant, dark chocolate, even a little mulberry. There's a brightness and an energy, and there's structure and purpose here, right through to the finish. It's a classy example of Leeuwin cabernet from these southern vineyards.