Leopards Leap Special Edition Pinotage 2021

Proud example of South Africa’s Signature variety. This Pinotage displays a beautiful rich purple colour with a bright crimson red hue. The nose is packed with bursts of mixed berry compote aromas and soft nuances of oak and vanilla that intertwine with juicy red fruit flavours to provide structure and length, Soft tannins and an elegant finish makes this win the perfect partner to South African cuisine.


variety : Pinotage [ 100% Pinotage ]
winemaker : Renier van Deventer
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 14.0 % vol  rs : 1.6 g/l  pH : 3.65  ta : 5.7 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry   wooded
pack : Bottle  size : 750ml  closure : Cork  

in the vineyard : Grapes used for the production of this wine originate from the Paardeberg and Swartland areas. The majority of the vineyards consist of bush-vines without irrigation.

about the harvest: The grapes were hand-picked at an optimum ripeness of 24.5 degrees Balling.

in the cellar : 

Fermentation took place at 22 to 24 degrees Celsius, with daily pump-overs and punch-downs.

After pressing, the wine was transferred to a combination of 300-litre French, American and Hungarian oak barrels. Each contributing to uplift the fruit and bring out a harmonious structure on the palate. 5% in first-fill barrels for a period of 14-16 months and 20% in second-fill and 75% in third and fourth-fill barrels for the same period.

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