Leopard's Leap Western Cape

'Culinaria Collection' Chenin Blanc, 2024

750ml
Country of Origin: South Africa
Imported: 36 Bottles
In stock: 13 bottles
$24
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Varietal Composition: Chenin Blanc (100%)
RS: 3.2 g/l
Cellaring Potential: 3 - 5 years
ABV: 13.34%

Description

A well-defined ripe fruit character with aromas of tropical fruit and yellow peach are balanced with refreshing white fruit such as pear. A hint of sweet spice charms the nose while a vibrant acidity and elegant nuances of oak contribute structure and complexity. A remarkably versatile partner to food. Enjoy with Asian dishes, Cape Malay chicken curry, salads with tomato, sharp vinaigrettes or tangy mayonnaise or a variety
of seafood and creamy dishes.
These Chenin Blanc bush vines with an average age of twenty years, typically yield 4,8 tons per hectare. The unirrigated soils have a unique water-releasing capacity that favours exceptional flavor concentration.

Culinaria Chenin Blanc is certified as Wine of Origin Western Cape. Grapes originate from old dryland bush vines in Stellenbosch and Paarl. These areas are acclaimed for producing exceptional Chenin Blanc grapes.

Winemaker: Eugene Van Zyl
Leopard’s Leap was conceptualized at the turn of the century by winemaker and businessman Hein Koegelenberg. Situated in South Africa’s prime Winelands area, Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards boasts comprehensive, modern premises, neighboring the town of Franschhoek, the gourmet capital of South Africa.

Alongside its primary role as a wine producer, Leopard’s Leap has developed rapidly as a tourist destination with an attractive offering. Visitors can get close to the values of the Leopard’s Leap brand and experience the Leopard’s Leap identity and principal passions – wine, food, conservation, and literature.

Flavor Profiles

peaches

Peaches

pears

Pears

mixed spices

Mixed spices

pineapple

Pineapple

In the cellar

About the Winery

Location

Western Cape, South Africa

Western Cape, South Africa

The Western Cape wine region encompasses a collection of smaller sub-regions, each benefiting from some of the world’s oldest soils, a Mediterranean climate, and refreshing coastal winds. When a wine is comprised of grapes sourced from various sub-regions and its origin isn’t tied to one specific area, it is categorized under the 'Western Cape' label. This expansive region is renowned for producing a wide variety of wines, each with a unique character shaped by the Cape’s exceptional terroir.