Leopard's Leap excels at 2025 Mundus Vini spring tasting

The Leopard’s Leap team is delighted to share the exceptional performance of its wines at the recent 2025 Mundus Vini Spring Tasting in Germany.

Both the Leopard's Leap 2021 Culinaria Grand Vin and the 2024 Culinaria Chenin Blanc received Grand Gold Medals. Grand Gold is only awarded when the international judging panel scores a wine with at least 95 points. Further to this, the 2024 Culinaria Chenin Blanc was also appointed as the Best of Show South African White Wine!

The Leopard’s Leap Culinaria Collection represents classic French blends and styles and celebrates the harmony in which food and wine complement one another - creating optimal enjoyment through mutual enhancement.

The 2021 Culinaria Grand Vin is a Bordeaux-style red blend with complex layers of red fruit, cassis, tobacco and a hint of cedar. The palate is smooth with a fruity mulberry aftertaste, while ripe tannins ensure a firm, elegant structure. An excellent partner to red meat dishes, especially lamb.

Grapes used for the Loire-inspired 2024 Culinaria Chenin Blanc are from the Voor-Paardeberg, acclaimed for its exceptional Chenin Blanc. A well-defined ripe fruit character with aromas of tropical fruit and yellow peach are balanced with refreshing white fruit such as pear. A hint of sweet spice charms the nose while a vibrant acidity and elegant nuances of oak contribute structure and complexity. A remarkably versatile partner to food. Enjoy with Asian dishes, Cape Malay spices, salads with tomato, sharp vinaigrettes or tangy mayonnaise and a variety of seafood.

The 2022 Leopard’s Leap Pardus and 2022 Special Edition Pinotage also both joined the Mundus Vini Gold Medal winners where a score of at least 90 points are required.

Inspired by the King of the Cape Mountains, the 2022 Leopard’s Leap Pardus expresses the magnificent Cape Mountain Leopard’s charismatic play between intensity and elegance, while being gently approachable. “If you, like myself, get excited about a delicious red blend that you can enjoy as part of an everyday quality lifestyle, I think you might enjoy Pardus”, says Hein Koegelenberg, CEO of Leopard’s Leap.

A proud example of South Africa’s Signature variety, the 2022 Special Edition Pinotage displays a beautiful rich purple colour with a bright crimson red hue. Berry aromas and nuances of oak and vanilla provide structure and length, while soft tannins and an elegant finish make this wine the perfect partner to South African cuisine. “It is one of the favourite wines in the Leopard’s Leap Taste SA! Experience as it is wonderful partner to anything from a beef potjie to chakalaka chicken. It is my favourite glassful with a braaibroodjie!”, says Winemaker Renier van Deventer.

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Cellar Door Price:

2021 Culinaria Grand Vin R165

2024 Culinaria Chenin Blanc R135

2022 Leopard’s Leap Pardus R255

2022 Special Edition Pinotage R135

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