Based in Franschhoek, in the heart of South Africa's wine district, Leopard's Leap crafts its wines from the finest grapes picked from the best vineyards in the Cape winelands, home to the magnificent Cape Mountal Leopard. Soft and medium-bodied this wine reflects the distinctive characteristics of both varietals in the blend. Plum and mulberry flavours are supported by vanilla undertones while the character is spicy and peppery, with a firm tannin structure. An ideal companion with oxtail, roast pork or hearty stews, as well as liver, quiche or cold meats. Leopard's Leap is also a proud sponsor of The Cape Leopard Trust, which seeks to protect the magnificent Cape Mountain Leopard. The endangered leopards make their home in part of the Cape winelands.

Hand selected grapes from a low producting old vineyard on a cool slope with no irrigation for natural concentration fermented in open tanks with plunging and pumping over. It matured 12 months in 100% American Oak barrels This wine is full bodied with a typical warm mouth feel, soft tannins, a long finish and spicy flavours. It is made and selected to mature for many years in the bottle. This style is to compliment venison, beef or all heavy cuisine and cheese.

The 18th century, time-honoured art of winemaking lives on in Zonnebloem wines - from the carefully tended vineyards to the meticulous craftsmanship in the cellar.

Style:  Red berry and oak spice flavours.  Oak matured

Serve:  Room temperature 16ºC - 18ºC or slightly chilled in summer.  Enjoy with red meat and chicken.

Maturation Potential:  5 - 8 years.