Leopard’s Leap Wine Tasting with Miss Tourism 2015/16 Finalists at Happer, Damansara Jaya

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Andy Kho and I headed over to Happer in Damansara Jaya for the Miss Tourism World visit together with Happer and Leopard’s Leap wines on 8 January 2016.

Andy and myself with my old schoolmate Joo Guan

2014 CLASSIC CABERNET SAUVIGNON MERLOT

Variety: 60% Cabernet Sauvignon, 40% Merlot
Style: Medium-bodied, New World gently wooded.
Palate: Black cherry and savoury characteristics join subtle oak flavours to create a well-structured, velvety soft wine.
Nose: Intriguing aromas of black cherry, liquorice allsorts and cassis, supported by soft undertones of wildflowers and subtle hints of violet.
Alcohol: 13,5%
Sugar: 4,7 g/l
Acidity: 5,4 g/l
pH: 3,51
Vinification: Grapes came from the Swartland and Perdeberg. Picked at 26 degrees Celsius Balling, sorted, de-stemmed, crushed and fermented at 28 degrees Celsius. Post fermentation with 7 days skin contact.
Ageing: 50% of this blend was matured in 225 litre French oak barrels for a period of 12 months. The balance was oak staved for 8 months with added micro-oxygenation.
Food Pairing: Serve with flavourful meat dishes such as veal and pork accompanied by aromatic mushroom and herb flavours.

2015 CLASSIC CHENIN BLANC

Variety: 100% Chenin Blanc
Style: A medium to full-bodied wine made in a refreshing New World style.
Palate: A lively combination of herbs, ripe summer fruit and subtle spice sustained by a firm acidity and a dry, lingering finish.
Nose: Ripe tropical aromas of crushed pineapple and guava supported by flavours of mango, with a subtle fynbos undertone.
Alcohol: 13,5%
Sugar: 1,34 g/l
Acidity: 6,01 g/l
pH: 3,58
Vinification: Grapes came from Perdeberg in the Agter-Paarl region. Harvested at optimum ripeness, whole-bunch pressed, settled and fermented at 14°C with extended lees contact.
Food Pairing: The interesting combination of herbal and fruit aromas underlined by a bold acidity makes this wine a versatile companion. Perfectly paired with rich seafood dishes, herb infused tomato based dishes and recipes that contain balsamic vinegar.