Culinaria Pinot Noir Chardonnay

Leopards Leap Culinaria Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2023 is a versatile wine that pairs well with a variety of dishes. It is an excellent choice for serving with duck, Mediterranean cuisine, sushi, and an assortment of soft cheeses. Its balanced acidity and fruit-forward profile also make it a great aperitif​.

The grapes for this wine are sourced from the Western Cape, including regions like Wellington and the West Coast. The vineyards benefit from well-drained soils rich in granite and sandstone, providing the ideal conditions for growing high-quality Chardonnay and Pinot Noir. These regions are known for their cool climate, which helps maintain the acidity and freshness of the fruit​.

The wine is aged on its lees for 6 weeks to develop additional flavor complexity and structural elegance. This short-term lees contact contributes to the wine’s creamy mouthfeel while preserving its fresh, fruity character​.

The Pinot Noir and Chardonnay grapes are harvested at optimal ripeness, then hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed. After settling, the juice is fermented separately at cool temperatures to preserve the fresh fruit flavors. The wine is left on the lees for several weeks to enhance flavor complexity and texture before blending and bottling​.

Leopard's Leap was conceptualised at the turn of the century by winemaker and businessman Hein Koegelenberg. With an initial international focus, the brand’s exceptional performance in the global market today sees it represented in more than 40 countries with dedicated marketing teams and distribution across Asia, the UK, Europe, North America and Africa. While consumers worldwide enjoy Leopard's Leap wines as an outstanding example of South African quality, it is at its Franschhoek home where guests are introduced to the accessible and versatile wine portfolio and the ways in which Leopard's Leap wines can be enjoyed as part of an everyday quality lifestyle.