Leopards Leap Pardus 2022
Blend : Red
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Leopards Leap Pardus 2022
Leopard’s Leap is based in the Franschhoek Valley, drawing fruit from carefully selected vineyards across the Western Cape. This gives the team the freedom to blend cooler-climate freshness with warmer-area ripeness, a hallmark of modern Cape reds. The estate philosophy is straightforward: make wines that are generous, consistent, and easy to enjoy at the table, rather than technical trophies. Pardus is crafted in a clean, contemporary style, with careful use of oak to add shape and spice without overwhelming the fruit. It’s a good example of New World brightness anchored by a more classical sense of balance and drinkability.
Colour:
Deep ruby with a youthful purple rim, suggesting a fruit-forward, relatively young red.
Nose:
Plum and black cherry lead, supported by notes of ripe blackberry. Underneath the fruit you’ll find a touch of baking spice, a hint of vanilla or mocha from oak, and a light herbal or savoury edge that keeps it from feeling too jammy.
Palate:
Medium-bodied with smooth, rounded tannins and a supple texture. The palate follows the nose with dark berry and plum flavours, lifted by subtle spice and a gentle chocolate note. Acidity is moderate, giving enough freshness to keep the wine lively without feeling sharp. Overall, it’s an easy-drinking, neatly balanced red designed for relaxed, mid-week drinking as much as casual entertaining.
Finish:
Medium in length, with soft dark fruit and a lingering touch of spice and cocoa.
- Food Pairing : Leopards Leap Pardus 2022 is a versatile, medium-bodied red that works well with everyday South African favourites. It’s a natural match for braaied chops or boerewors, where the wine’s dark fruit and gentle tannins stand up to char and fat without feeling heavy. It also pairs comfortably with tomato-based pastas, bolognese, or a weekday beef stew, as the ripe fruit complements savoury flavours while the moderate acidity cuts through richness. For a lighter option, try it with roast chicken, grilled mushrooms, or a melty boerie roll with caramelised onions – the wine has enough flavour to cope, but won’t dominate the plate.
- Drink before: Drink now to 2028, with the best expression in the next 3–4 years.
- Vintage: 2022
- Manufacturer: Leopards Leap
- Region: Western Cape
- Star Rating: Wine-of-the-Month Club’s Panel Rating: 3 Stars
- Medals Won: Mundus Vini Gold Medal (2025 Spring Tasting): Awarded to the 2022 vintage, which requires a score of at least 90 points. Platter's Wine Guide: 4.5 Stars. Tim Atkin: 91 Points. IWSC (International Wine & Spirit Competition): Silver Medal. Veritas Awards: Silver Medal.
- Sugar Content: 2.7g/L
- Alcohol Content: 14.13%
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