Leopards Leap Shiraz 2018

Nose: Lively aromas of black currant, blueberry and cherry, intertwined with subtle whiffs of vanilla.
Palate: Beautifully balanced by layers of dark fruit and oak spice flavours, with a well defined tannin structure, ensuring a lingering after-taste.

This wine is the perfect partner to Italian fare, wood-fire grilled meats and strong, hard cheeses.

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variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]

winery : Leopards Leap Family Vineyards

winemaker : Eugene van Zyl

wine of origin : Paarl

analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol rs : 4.4 g/l pH : 3.57 ta : 4.9 g/l

type : Red style : Dry body : Medium taste : Fragrant wooded

pack : Bottle size : 750ml closure : Screwcap

Style: Medium-bodied, typical Rhône-style characteristics.

in the vineyard : Grapes originate from the Swartland and Perdeberg areas.

about the harvest:

Grapes were picked at 24.5° Balling.

in the cellar : Grapes were picked at 24,5 degrees Balling, then sorted, destemmed and crushed. Fermentation took place with selected yeasts accompanied by pump-overs and punch-downs at 28°C.
100% of the wine was matured in Frenchoak-staved tanks for a period of 8 - 12 months, with added micro-oxygenation.

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