Leopard's Leap Shiraz 2009

Name: Leopard's Leap Shiraz 2009
Brand: Leopard's Leap
SKU: 26202

Wine style: Medium-bodied with typical fruit and spicy characteristics.

Nose: Spicy, floral, concentrated violet and blackpepper.

Palate: Velvety Rhône style elegance.

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variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Leopards Leap Family Vineyards

winemaker : Eugene van Zyl

wine of origin : Coastal

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 3.6 g/l pH : 3.57 ta : 5.72 g/l

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

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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