Facts about the wine
- Winery
- Leopard’s Leap
- Grapes
- Pinotage, Syrah/Shiraz
- Region
- South Africa / Western Cape
- Wine style
- Red · Red
- Alcohol content
- 13,5%
- Body
- Full
- Acidity
- High
- Composition
- Assemblage/Blend
About this wine
This South African Pinotage-Shiraz blend is typically full-bodied and juicy, combining dark fruit with spice and a ripe, smoky edge. Its lively acidity gives lift to the broad texture, while oak influence and ripeness may vary by vintage.
What does this wine taste like?
The sommelier's estimate on four scales, based on the grapes, the region and the style of the house.
- Light
- Bold
- Smooth
- Tannic
- Dry
- Sweet
- Soft
- Acidic
- blackcurrant
- plum
- blackberry
- black pepper
- smoke
- sweet spice
Food that goes well with this wine
Dishes and ingredients the sommelier recommends with this wine.
- grilled lamb
- South African braai with beef or sausages
- spiced beef stew
- smoked ribs
- aged hard cheese
- Beef
- Game Meat
- Poultry
Vintages
Vintages of this wine known in our database. Once enough Wijnfeld users have a vintage in their cellar, we show anonymised scores and prices here.
- 2022
- 2021
- 2020
- 2019
- 2018
- 2017
- 2016
- 2015
- 2014
- 2013
- 2012
- 2011
- 2010
- 2009
- 2008
- 2007
- 2006
- 2005
- 2004
- 2003
- 2002
- 2001
- 2000
- 1991
- 1964
From the Wijnfeld cellars
Anonymised figures from Wijnfeld users who have this wine in their cellar. Shown from three cellars onwards.
Not enough cellars with this wine yet to show figures.
Member ratings
Stars and comments from Wijnfeld members who drank this wine, at home or out.
- 5
- 0
- 4
- 0
- 3
- 1
- 2
- 0
- 1
- 0
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Emiel F.★★★☆☆vintage 20228 Sep 2026
About Leopard’s Leap
Leopard’s Leap is a South African winery in the Franschhoek Valley of the Western Cape. The estate works with well-known Cape varieties and is recognised for approachable wines that balance fruit, place and structure.
This profile was written by the Wijnfeld digital sommelier from generally known information about the producer, the region and the grapes. Details may vary by vintage. Published on 9 September 2026.