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Leopard's Leap Merlot 2007

Nose: Mushroom to start with, then predominant dark fruit flavours.
Palate: Rich with notes of chocolate and a cedar wood finish.
Style: Medium-bodied, fruity.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winemaker : Eugene van zyl
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 3 g/l  pH : 3.7  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity  
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2009 Decanter World Wine Awards - Bronze medal
in the vineyard : Selective grape selection from the Darling, Swartland and Franschhoek region.

in the cellar : Standard fermentation with selective yeast accompanied by pumpovers and punch downs at optimum temperatures. Extended skin maceration, pressed and post-fermentation malolactic.

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