Leopard's Leap Shiraz 2008

Nose: Spicy, floral, concentrated violet and blackpepper.
Palate: Velvety Rhône style elegance.
Wine style: Medium-bodied with typical fruit and spicy characteristics.


variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Eugene van zyl
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : 
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Grapes are sourced from the coastal region of the Western Cape, South Africa.

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

40% of wine matured in 225 litre European oak barrels for 12 months. Balance, oak staved for 6 months with added micro-oxygenation.

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