Leopards Leap Merlot 2016

A medium to full-bodied, red fruitdriven wine made in a New-world style. Prominent red fruit aromas of mulberry and dark plum with a touch of strawberry. Subtle hints of toasted almonds and nutmeg aromas that follow through on the palate. Rich and ripe tannins give this wine its structure and body. Upfront red fruits fill the palate and leave a lingering after-taste.

Enjoy this Merlot with a roasted tomato based pasta, smoked pork fillet and, for the more adventurous, experiment with dark chocolate inspired desserts.

variety : Merlot [ 100% Merlot ]
winemaker : Eugene van Zyl
wine of origin : Swartland
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 2.7 g/l  pH : 3.52  ta : 5.5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Off Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 0  closure : Screwcap  

in the vineyard : Grapes came from Swartland and Agter-Paarl.

about the harvest: Picked at optimal fruit ripeness.

in the cellar : The grapes were cold-soaked for 24 hours and then fermented at between 26 °C and 28 °C, with regular pump-overs and punch-downs.

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