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Leopard's Leap Family Collection Shiraz/Mourvèdre/Viognier 2008

Wine Style: Full-bodied Rhône style red blend.

Nose: Aromatics of white pepper and cloves beautifully balanced with floral and red berry undertones.

Palate: Ripe but elegant tannin structure with lingering aftertaste.

Perfect companion to duck, roasted pork and red meat dishes.
variety : Shiraz [ 68% Shiraz, 22% Mourvèdre, 10% Viognier ]
winemaker : Eugene van Zyl
wine of origin : Botrivier / Perdeberg
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 3.3 g/l  pH : 3.59  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Full   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  

ageing : Maturation potential of 5 - 6 years from vintage.
in the vineyard : Shiraz from Botrivier, Mourvèdre and Viognier from Perdeberg in Agter-Paarl.
about the harvest: Viognier harvested quite ripe to ferment alongside Shiraz.

in the cellar : Shiraz and Mourvèdre components are matured in 225-litre European oak barrels for 12 months. Viognier harvested quite ripe to ferment alongside Shiraz.

Standard fermentation with selective yeast accompanied by pump-overs and punch-downs at 3° Balling. Extended skin maceration pressed and post-fermentation malolactic. Fermentation completed in barrels 20% new and 80% second fill.
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