COLOUR
Red
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2020
GRAPE
Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
PRODUCER
Leopard's Leap Wines
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium
Finish
Medium - Long
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
Tannins
Medium - High
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Leopard's Leap Culinaria Collection Grand Vin 2020 is a red wine from South Africa's Western Cape, produced by Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards. It is a Bordeaux-style blend, primarily featuring Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot. The Culinaria Collection is dedicated to the synergy between food and wine, with wines selected for their exceptional grape characteristics. The producer, founded by Hein and Hanneli Rupert-Koegelenberg, operates under the philosophy of 'Adding quality to life' and supports environmental causes. The Western Cape region provides a suitable terroir for these classic varietals. The 2020 vintage was noted for its quality, with lower yields contributing to its character.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Part of the Culinaria Collection, wines are made only when grapes show extraordinary qualities.
Fact 02
The producer supports the Cape Leopard Trust, focusing on animal welfare.
Fact 03
This wine is a Bordeaux-style blend, a classic international style.
Fact 04
The 2020 vintage won a Gold medal at the CWSA - China Wine & Spirits Awards.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Leopard's Leap Culinaria Collection Grand Vin 2020 is a Bordeaux-style blend, primarily composed of Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot, sourced from select vineyards across South Africa's Cape Winelands. The wine is produced under the Culinaria Collection's principle of selecting only grapes exhibiting extraordinary characteristics for a given vintage. The producer, Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards, is committed to adding quality to life and supports environmental preservation. The 2020 vintage was noted for its excellent quality despite lower yields. Specific vinification details such as fermentation vessels, temperatures, yeast types, and aging processes for this vintage are not detailed, but the blend suggests methods aimed at developing the classic characteristics of its constituent varietals.
