Leopard’s Leap
Leopard’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon
Red wine
3.8
Expert Rating
3.6
Regularly Reviewed
WINE DESCRIPTION
Leopard’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon is a captivating red wine from South Africa, renowned for its rich and complex profile. This wine entices the nose with intense aromas of red cherries, black mulberries, ripe blackberries, and almonds. Aged in barrels, it combines the best characteristics of both Old and New World styles. On the palate, flavors of ripe cassis and marzipan create a wine with good structure and elegance, culminating in a long-lasting finish.
NOTES FROM VINOVOSS SOMMELIER
Leopard’s Leap Cabernet Sauvignon presents an aromatic bouquet of red cherries, black mulberries, ripe blackberries, and almonds.The palate is treated to flavors of ripe cassis and marzipan, providing a well-structured and elegant experience. The wine's rich and full-bodied nature is balanced by a smooth texture and a lingering finish.
EXPERT RATING
3.8
Profile
Sweetness:
Dry
Dry
Lusciously Sweet
Alcohol:
High
Very Low Alcohol
Very High
Intensity:
Mildly aromatic
Subtle
Powerful
Body:
Generous
Light Bodied
Full Bodied
Acidity:
Refreshing
Soft
Crisp
Tannin:
Firm
No Tannin
Grippy
GRAPES (1)
Cabernet Sauvignon
ORIGINS
Winery: Leopard’s Leap
Region: Western Cape
The Western Cape is a province of South Africa located in the south-western corner of the country. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Eastern Cape to the east, and the Northern Cape to the north. The Western Cape is home to some of the world's most renowned wine regions, making it a paradise for wine lovers.
The Western Cape has a long and rich history of winemaking. The first vines were planted in the region in 1655 by Dutch settlers, and the first commercial winery was established in 1685. Since then, the region has become one of the most important wine-producing regions in South Africa.CUSTOMER RATING
3.6
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