The 2012 Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot Prelude Vineyards possesses a medium-deep garnet color with fragrant notes of blackberries and cherries plus vanilla, menthol, spice and cloves. The palate is firm and chewy, though a little hollow and clipped.

Deep garnet-purple colored, the 2010 Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Merlot has a nose of black and red currants, dried Mediterranean herbs, lavender and tree bark with a touch of loam. Medium-bodied, the chewy, somewhat astringent tannins dominate the palate with a modest amount of berry and herbal flavors, finishing a little harsh. Drink it now to 2017. Imported by Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; www.oldbridgecellars.com

A firm, vibrant and distinctive red, with dill and cilantro overtones around a core of dark berry and coffee flavors, lingering against refined tannins. Drink now through 2019. 200 cases imported.??–HS??Region: Australia / Western Australia / Margaret River Select to Add

Deep garnet in color, the 2007 Prelude Vineyards Cabernet Merlot offers evolving fruit notes of creme de cassis, dried mulberries and fruit cake over notes of baking spices, dark chocolate and cloves. Medium bodied with mouth-filling warm berry and spice flavors, it has crisp acidity and a medium level of velvety tannins lending just enough support through the long finish. Drinking nicely now, it should keep to 2016. Importer: Old Bridge Cellars, Napa, CA; www.oldbridgecellars.com