Leopards Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl
Picture a plate of nyama choma, the char still smoking, and a glass of something dark and grippy to cut through it. That's this. Leopard's Leap Cabernet is the dry red you pour when the night calls for steak, mates and zero fuss. Blackcurrant, dark cherry, a brush of cedar, tannins that hug rather than headlock. Polished, confident, the kind of bottle that makes you look like you knew what you were doing.
Nose first: ripe blackcurrant and blueberry, a little dark cherry, then a savoury edge of cedar and spice underneath. On the palate it's medium-to-full bodied, dry (no sweetness, just fruit), with a hint of dark chocolate sneaking into the finish. The tannins, the bit that grips your cheeks and pairs so well with fatty meat, are ripe and smooth here, not harsh. A South African Cab that's generous and easy to read, with enough structure to feel grown-up.
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Where it's from
Leopard's Leap is a family vineyard out of Franschhoek in South Africa's Western Cape, founded by Hein Koegelenberg. Here's the cool part: the name isn't just branding. The estate backs the Cape Leopard Trust, sponsoring real leopards in the Cederberg and Franschhoek mountains and even satellite-mapping their movements. So the cat on the label is doing actual conservation work. The wines now travel to over forty countries, and this Cab is from their easy-going Classic Collection.
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- What is the price of Leopards Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl?
Leopards Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl is KSh 1,789 at Oaks & Corks. Order online for delivery in 30 minutes for most areas in Nairobi, or next day countrywide.
- What does Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl taste like?
A dry, medium-to-full red with blackcurrant, dark cherry and a touch of cedar and spice, finishing with a hint of dark chocolate. Smooth, ripe tannins, no sweetness.
- What is the ABV of Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon?
It's around 14% ABV, so a fairly full-strength red. Pace yourself over dinner.
- How do I serve it?
At cool room temperature, roughly 16 to 18°C, in a big bowl glass. Open it 20 to 30 minutes before you eat and skip the ice.
- What food pairs with it?
Anything rich and meaty. Nyama choma, steak, lamb, oxtail, a good burger or mature cheese all sing with it.
- Where is it from?
Franschhoek in South Africa's Western Cape, made by Leopard's Leap Family Vineyards, who back the Cape Leopard Trust.
- Is it sweet or dry?
Fully dry. The fruit is ripe and generous, but there's no residual sugar, so it reads as a savoury, food-friendly red.
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Leopards Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl price in Kenya
Buy Leopards Leap Cabernet Sauvignon 75cl online in Nairobi, Kenya for KSh 1,789. Order now for fast delivery across Nairobi — usually within 30 minutes — or next-day delivery countrywide.
