A Bumper Wine Year for Leopard's Leap

Leopard's Leap wines are known for their versatility and they are the trusted choice for many when it comes to a relaxing glass after work

The world of wine is a very competitive environment. At the 2018 Prowein show in Germany, 3690 wine producers and 602 sparkling wines were competing for the attention of international wine buyers and media. This means hall upon hall of booths manned with winemakers and marketers trying to sell their wine. But what makes one wine brand better than the other?

Sometimes wines are of exceptional quality but only a limited production is crafted with care and attention. Often these wines receive international acclaim and exceptional ratings by wine critics. Sometimes wines are widely available and well-known but because of the big volume production, the quality is neglected.

In an ideal world, for a wine to be successful regardless of its style or origin, the quality needs to be consistent and the wine should be available. To consistently produce exceptional quality in bigger volumes is a challenge, but according to the international acclaim it received during 2018, it is a challenge the Leopard's Leap winemaking team has conquered this year.

Other than the Best Value awards that Leopard's Leap wines regularly receive for their value for money offering, it is the exceptional quality of the Leopard's Leap wine portfolio that received acclaim during 2018.

Leopard's Leap wines are known for their versatility and they are the trusted choice for many when it comes to a relaxing glass after work, a partner to a special dish or a well-considered gift. With a host of accolades to add to its repertoire, Leopard's Leap wines stays true to its vision of adding quality to life.

2018 Awards included:

Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Award:

2018 Leopard's Leap Chenin Blanc: Trophy for the Best Chenin Blanc
2017 Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon: Gold
2018 Lookout Semi-Sweet: Gold

China Wine & Spirits

2016 Leopard's Leap Shiraz: Gold

Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit competition

2016 Special Edition Red Blend: Trophy for best Merlot / Merlot blend
2016 Culinaria Pinot Noir: Gold
2016 Culinaria Grand Vin: Gold

Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Challenge

2016 Culinaria Chenin Blanc: Top Ten

Veritas Wine Awards:

2016 Special Edition Red Blend: Gold
2016 Culinaria Grand Vin: Gold
2016 Culinaria Pinot Noir: Gold

Gold Wine Awards

2018 Leopard's Leap Chenin Blanc: Gold
2018 Leopard's Leap Unwooded Chardonnay: Gold
2018 Leopard's Leap Sauvignon Blanc: Gold
2017 Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon: Gold
2016 Leopard's Leap Shiraz: Gold
2017 Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot: Gold

International Challenge Gilbert & Gaillard

2016 Leopard's Leap Culinaria Grand Vin: Gold
2016 Leopard's Leap Pinotage Shiraz: Gold
2016 Leopard's Leap Special Edition Red Blend: Gold

Mundus Vini

2016 Leopard's Leap Family Collection Cabernet Sauvignon: Gold
2016 Leopard's Leap Culinaria Grand Vin: Gold

For more information on the various wines or the family-friendly offering at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards, kindly visit www.leopardsleap.co.za or contact Liné Smit at ls.marketing@leopardsleap.co.za or +27 (0)21 876 8002.

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