2021 | Penfolds Bin 149 Cabernet Sauvignon | South Australia Dominio de Tares The 2018 Leese-Fitch Merlot is

The 2018 Leese-Fitch Merlot is bright and inviting with aromas of ripe red fruits

which shows a darker hue than the 2020 I tasted next to it

rounded aromas of Mandarin

Fine grained tannins and a full mid-palate converge for a pleasing velvety-smooth finish

wet stone and a vibrant powerful

2021 | Penfolds Bin 149 Cabernet Sauvignon | South Australia Dominio de Tares The 2018 Leese-Fitch Merlot isThe palate is where this wine truly asserts its unique personality. An initial burst of vibrant blueberry freshness greets the senses, seamlessly balanced by an intriguing undercurrent of sarsaparilla and warming baking spices. This opening paves the way for a delightful procession of ripe cherries, almost as if they were generously dipped in fine dark chocolate. This core of rich fruit continues to build, escorted by the concentrated intensity of