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Leopards Leap Culinaria Collection Shiraz / Grenache 2010

Leopard's Leap Culinaria Shiraz Grenache is a seductive red blend with clear and vibrant plum, mulberry, blackcurrant and blackberry flavours, backed by unmistakable black pepper accents. Blended from two extremely food-friendly varieties, this wine functions beautifully in the mutual enhancement of food and wine enjoyment.

variety : Shiraz [ 63% Shiraz, 27% Grenache, 10% Cinsaut ]
winemaker : Eugene van Zyl
wine of origin : Western Cape
analysis : alc : 13.5 % vol  rs : 3.9 g/l  pH : 3.54  ta : 5.8 g/l  
type : Red  style : Dry  taste : Fruity   wooded
pack : Bottle  closure : Cork  
AWARDS
2013 Veritas Wine Awards - Bronze
2013 International Wine and Spirit competition - Bronze
in the vineyard : Origin: Culinaria Grand Vin is a Wine of Origin Western Cape. Grapes used for the production of this classic Bordeaux-style red blend originate mainly from the Stellenbosch region.

Vineyards: Well drained soils, moderate growing conditions and ample sunlight allow for true expression of the different Bordeaux varieties. This blend is based on the classic wines of Pomerol on the right bank of the Gironde River. While the Grand Vin displays timeless Old World elegance, the warmer growing conditions in Stellenbosch bring forth modern fruitiness and smoothness.
about the harvest: Grapes were hand-picked - the varieties were harvested separately at unique optimal ripeness and at an average of 25 degrees Balling.
in the cellar : Each variety was fermented separately at an average of 28 degrees Celsius. During wine-making there was minimal intervention. After fermentation, extended skin contact of fourteen days was allowed. Malolactic fermentation, over a period of nine months, took place in first-fill (40%) and second-fill (60%) French oak barrels. Thereafter, blending took place and the wine was returned to the barrels for a further 12 months' maturation prior to bottling and release.
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