Merlot

Enjoy with a roasted tomato-based pasta or beef brisket. Also, to be enjoyed with rich, cheesy gratins and an open-fire grilled steak. The more adventurous can experiment with dark chocolate-inspired desserts.

The grapes originate from vineyards in Stellenbosch, Wellington and Agter-Paarl.

100% of this wine was matured on Lightly toasted French Oak Staves for a period of 8 to 10 months with added micro-oxygenation.

The grapes were picked at optimal fruit ripeness around 24,5 degrees Balling and were allowed to ferment with selected red wine yeast between 22 - 25 °C, with regular pump-overs and punchdowns to ensure optimal colour and flavour extraction.

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.