Here is a very ripe red wine with evident notes of strawberry and blackberry preserves. The 2011 Prelit is a blend of 70% Merlot with 30% Cabernet Sauvignon that is fermented on the skins for two months. That long process adds power, astringency and a lasting sense of structure. This wine is built like a fortress with a tightly-knit brickwork composed of rock hard tannins, acidity and extraction. In terms of aromas, the wine offers thick layers of mineral and ash, backed by sweet fruit and astringent spice.