Leopards Leap Shiraz 2019

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.


variety : Shiraz [ 100% Shiraz ]
winemaker : Eugene van Zyl
wine of origin : Paarl
analysis : alc : 13 % vol  rs : 4.4 g/l  pH : 3.45  ta : 5 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  body : Medium  taste : Fragrant   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Screwcap  

ageing : 100% of the wine was matured in French oak-staved tanks for a period of 8 - 12 months, with added micro-oxygenation.

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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