Description
Leopard's Leap Sauvignon Blanc 2026 is a bright, fruit-driven Western Cape white sourced from Robertson, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek. The blend combines the fresher, more herbal character of earlier-picked Robertson fruit with the riper tropical profile of Stellenbosch and Franschhoek, creating a lively New World style with both freshness and breadth.
The nose opens with passion fruit, granadilla, peach, and pineapple, followed by Granny Smith apple and a zesty citrus-like freshness on the palate. The wine is crisp and medium-bodied, with extended lees contact adding enough texture to round out the fruit without dulling its energy. It would pair well with fresh salads, fruit salads, grilled fish, roast vegetables, or a relaxed summer braai.
Made for early enjoyment, this is a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with bright tropical fruit and a clean, lingering finish.
The nose opens with passion fruit, granadilla, peach, and pineapple, followed by Granny Smith apple and a zesty citrus-like freshness on the palate. The wine is crisp and medium-bodied, with extended lees contact adding enough texture to round out the fruit without dulling its energy. It would pair well with fresh salads, fruit salads, grilled fish, roast vegetables, or a relaxed summer braai.
Made for early enjoyment, this is a refreshing Sauvignon Blanc with bright tropical fruit and a clean, lingering finish.
The fruit was sourced from Robertson, Stellenbosch, and Franschhoek. Robertson grapes were harvested slightly earlier, at approximately 21° Balling, to retain higher natural acidity and bring fresher gooseberry and cut-grass notes. The riper Stellenbosch and Franschhoek fruit was picked at around 23° Balling to contribute greater passion fruit character. Fermentation took place at 11 to 13°C, followed by extended lees contact to build texture and support the wine’s fruit profile while maintaining freshness.
Winemaker: Eugene Van Zyl
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.
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.
