COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chenin Blanc
PRODUCER
Leopard's Leap Wines
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Long
Intensity
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Leopard's Leap Culinaria Collection Chenin Blanc 2023 is a single-varietal Chenin Blanc from South Africa's Western Cape. Produced by Leopard's Leap Wines, the Culinaria Collection is designed to enhance the enjoyment of food and wine together. The winery itself is dedicated to conservation efforts, particularly supporting the Cape Leopard Trust. The grapes for this wine are cultivated on old dryland bush vines in Stellenbosch and Paarl, benefiting from the unique soil composition that aids in flavor concentration. The 2023 vintage showcases a harmonious blend of fruit and oak characteristics.
ALCOHOL
12.8%
AVG. PRICE
STYLE
Classic
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Later
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The Culinaria Collection celebrates the synergy between food and wine.
Fact 02
Leopard's Leap supports the Cape Leopard Trust.
Fact 03
Grapes are sourced from old dryland bush vines.
Fact 04
The wine is aged in French oak barrels.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Leopard's Leap Culinaria Collection Chenin Blanc 2023 is produced from 100% Chenin Blanc grapes sourced from old dryland bush vines in the Western Cape. The winemaking process involves fermentation in second and third-fill French oak barrels. Following fermentation, the wine undergoes eight months of lees contact, followed by an additional three months of bottle maturation. This approach aims to develop complexity and texture in the wine.
