Leopard's Leap Shiraz 2021
South Africa, Western Cape
Shiraz
Inexpensive
MK
Marius Kotzé (attending)
Marketing Director, Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards
HK
Hein Koegelenberg (attending)
CEO, Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards
WV
Wanda Vlok-Keuler (attending)
Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards
AH
Adolph Huesgen (attending)
Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards
Description
Lively aromas of black currant, blueberry and raspberry, intertwined with subtle whiffs of vanilla. Beautifully balanced by layers of dark fruit and oak spice flavours with a well defined tannin structure, ensuring a lingering after taste.
Alcohol
13.75%
Analytical data
dry
4.6 g/l residual sugar
5.5 g/l acidity
3.42 pH
Vinification
Grapes were picked at 24 5 degrees Balling, then sorted, destemmed and crushed. Fermentation took place with selected yeasts accompanied by pump overs and punch downs at 25 C to ensure optimal colour and flavour extraction.
Color
Apparent color: purple
Intensity: deep
Aromas
Aroma intensity: moderate
Fruit: minimal
Spice: moderate
Wood: moderate
Taste
Acidity: medium
Body: full
Tannins: mild
Bottling
Size: 0.750l
GTIN: 6006948000601
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