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Leopard's Leap Classic Cabernet Sauvignon 2008

Nose: Rich blueberry and plum flavours, a dash of cassis, coffee and toffee undertones.
Palate: Elegantly structured, with fine aftertaste
Wine style: Medium-bodied, elegant, fruity.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 100% Cabernet Sauvignon ]
winemaker : Eugene van zyl
wine of origin : Coastal
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 3.8 g/l  pH : 2.3  ta : 6.3 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
in the vineyard : Selective grape selection from the Darling, Swartland and Franschhoek region.

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

55% of wine matured in 225 litre French oak barrels. Balance, oak staved for 6 months with added micro-oxygenation.

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