Leopard's Leap Culinaria Pinot Noir Chardonnay 2022

Leopard's Leap Culinaria Pinot Noir Chardonnay has a well-defined structure, inviting colour and bursts with prominent flavours of pomegranate, fresh red berries and a lingering citrus palate. Combining the characteristics of both a white and a red grape, this blend is exceptionally flexible in food and wine pairing.

Both varieties are on a trellised system in well-drained weathered granite and sandstone soils with a high clay content. Supplementary irrigation is given as the vines need it. Being in a warmer region both these varieties enjoy a much earlier ripening period and can be harvested quite early in the season with a high natural acidity and prominent fresh fruit flavours.

Pinot Noir grapes were harvested at between 21° and 22.5°Balling. Chardonnay grapes were harvested at between 20° and 22° degrees Balling. Both varieties were hand-picked and whole-bunch pressed. The juice was allowed to settle, then fermented separately. The winemakers crafted different blends to ensure the perfect balance of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.

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