{"product_id":"leopards-leap-pardus-2022","title":"Leopards Leap Pardus 2022","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLeopard’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. \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColour:\u003cbr\u003eDeep ruby with a youthful purple rim, suggesting a fruit-forward, relatively young red.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNose:\u003cbr\u003ePlum 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePalate:\u003cbr\u003eMedium-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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFinish:\u003cbr\u003eMedium in length, with soft dark fruit and a lingering touch of spice and cocoa.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Leopards Leap","offers":[{"title":"750ml Bottle","offer_id":45185712521395,"sku":"RW2228BR41","price":255.0,"currency_code":"ZAR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0713\/5195\/9731\/files\/RW2228BR41.jpg?v=1766150905","url":"https:\/\/www.wineofthemonth.co.za\/products\/leopards-leap-pardus-2022","provider":"Wine of the Month","version":"1.0","type":"link"}