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Leopard's Leap Classic Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot 2010

Wine Style: Medium-bodied, fruity driven blend of two classic varietals.

Nose: Fresh aromas of blueberries and plums complemented by subtle hints of cassis and coffee.

Palate: Elegant, well-rounded with a firm tannin structure.

variety : Cabernet Sauvignon [ 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot ]
winemaker : Eugene van Zyl
wine of origin : Darling / Swartland / Franschhoek
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 4.1 g/l  pH : 3.63  ta : 5.5 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 regions.
in the cellar : 60% of this blend was matured in French oak barrels for 12 months. The balance of the wine was oak staved for 6 months with added micro-oxygenation.

Standard fermentation with selective yeast accompanied by pump-overs and punch-downs at optimum temperatures. Extended skin maceration, pressed and post-fermentation malolactic.
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