Description
The nose is layered with multiple dimensions, offering a lively combination of red and purple fruit aromas, with subtle spices that follow through on the palate. Pardus is a sophisticated and elegant wine with a great balance between fruitiness, oak, and spices. It lingers with a long finish, elevated by fine, ripe tannins, making it a well-structured and balanced wine. Elegance captured in a bottle.
The Merlot grapes originate from Stellenbosch and were harvested at 22.5 degrees Brix. The vines grow in well-drained Tukulu soil. The Cabernet Sauvignon grapes come from irrigated bush vines grown in the Paarl area and were picked at 23.8 degrees Brix. The Cinsault grapes originate from non-irrigated bush vines in the Darling district and were harvested at 25 degrees Brix.
Winemaker: Eugene Van Zyl
Winemaker: Eugene Van Zyl
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.
* Prior vintage described.
