{"id":26,"date":"2016-08-01T13:06:05","date_gmt":"2016-08-01T11:06:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.leopard-frog.com\/main-new\/?page_id=26"},"modified":"2021-11-24T15:30:20","modified_gmt":"2021-11-24T13:30:20","slug":"reviews","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.leopard-frog.com\/main\/reviews\/","title":{"rendered":"Reviews"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Leopard Frog has a reputation for delivering unique lifestyle experiences. Our commitment to craftsmanship and quality in every facet of our winemaking tradition has been rewarded with accolades in numerous competitions and reviews.<\/p><\/blockquote>\n

SOUTH AFRICAN WINERY OF THE YEAR<\/span>
\nNew York International Wine Competition<\/p>\n

BEST SOUTH AFRICAN PRODUCER<\/span>
\nBerlin Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

BEST WINE LABEL RANGE IN SOUTH AFRICA<\/span>
\nUPM Raflatac Wine and Spirit Labels of Excellence Awards<\/p>\n

Select awards and reviews for each wine are summarized in the following sections:<\/span><\/p>\n

KISS & TELL<\/a><\/h3>\n

Gold Medal, 92 points<\/span>
\nWorld Wine Championships<\/p>\n

Gold Medal, 91 points<\/span>
\nFlorida International Wine Challenge<\/p>\n

Gold Medal, 91 points<\/span>
\nSommelier Challenge International Wine Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nGilbert & Gaillard International Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

An Absolutely Stunning Blend<\/span>
\nBlack liquorice, black berry and toasty notes emanate from the glass of this ethereal red. The palate is drenched with savoury and warm (14.3% alcohol) fruit-forward flavours including bramble berry and Bing cherry. There is deft balance from finely grained tannins and moderating acidity. You will luxuriate in the lengthy finish.
\n\u2013 Vic Harradine,<\/em> winecurrent.com<\/p>\n

An Intriguing Blend<\/span>
\nA kind of marriage of Bordeaux and the Rh\u00f4ne, very polished with lots of flavour, great balance and character.
\n\u2013 Tony Aspler, The Wine Guy, A Wine Lover\u2019s Diary, part 78<\/p>\n

Brilliant<\/span>
\nA brilliant garnet red colour, with exuberant aromas of blackberries, currants, plums and peppers. In the mouth the velvety texture opens up to harmonious layers of flavours, and finishes with an excellent and long aftertaste.
\n\u2013 Hrayr Berberoglu, Archivum<\/p>\n

Very Stylish<\/span>
\nVery stylish with sweet raspberry, blackcurrant and spice notes on the nose. On the palate this Shiraz blend really comes through with persistent fruit flavours, a silky texture and a long clean finish. Very elegant with a great deal of finesse and a long future ahead.
\n\u2013 Larry Arnold, Eat Magazine<\/p>\n

Foxy, Chocolate Tones<\/span>
\nDeeply-coloured with clear bricking.\u00a0 Extremely open nose with mineral, foxy notes.\u00a0 The palate displays incredible mellowness and more of the same tertiary aromas.\u00a0 The finish retains chocolatey, empyreumatic tones.
\n\u2013 Gilbert & Gaillard<\/p>\n

TANTRA<\/a><\/h3>\n

Gold Medal, 93 points<\/span>
\nWorld Wine Championships<\/p>\n

Gold Medal, 90 points<\/span>
\nGilbert & Gaillard International Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal, 90 points<\/span>
\nCape Wine Blend Report, Wine Magazine<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nBerlin Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nCatavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

91 Points<\/span>
\nWineScores.ca<\/p>\n

5 Stars<\/span>
\nReaders rated this wine 5 stars out of 5 stars. This very limited release, Bordeaux-style blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot is an impressive wine with plenty of chocolate and espresso, blueberry, cherry and plummy aromas, smoke, grilled herbs, tobacco and tar with liquorice hints. The palate is supple with sweet fruit, carob and dark roasted coffee flavours, it is juicy, well-balanced and satisfying with sweet, chewy tannins. Very good!
\n\u2013 Wine Diva (Daenna Van Mulligen)<\/p>\n

Impressive Blend<\/span>
\nAn impressive blend of Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and Petit Verdot from 15- to 35-year old vines. Enjoy rich, concentrated dark fruit flavours with broad and deep complexity, a luxurious texture, and a long complex finish.
\n\u2013 R. Parker, winecurrent.com<\/p>\n

Editor\u2019s Choice<\/span>
\nIt\u2019s a Cab Franc, Cab Sauv and Petit Verdot blend. Heaps of plums, sour cherry and fruitcake over earthy, dark flavours. Delicious but serious too. Name\u2019s great \u2013 delay the gratification because the wine can go the distance too . . .
\n\u2013 Fiona McDonald, Wine Magazine<\/p>\n

Excellent Wine of Distinction<\/span>
\nRecommended for special occasions and cellaring. Whiffs of coffee and sour cherry. Full-bodied palate with dark fruitcake and spice. Excellent balance. Firm tannin. Loads of potential.
\n\u2013 D. Hughes, C. Firth, J. Pieterson, G. Mocke and F. McDonald, Wine Magazine<\/p>\n

Raises the Bar for All South African Wines<\/span>
\nI\u2019ve touted this winery before and I\u2019ll do it again. None better than the 2004 Tantra. Made of Franc (44%), Sauv (32%) and Petit Verdot (24%) this wine shows what can be done in South Africa when care is taken to make a great wine. If you get a chance to try it I recommend it highly \u2013 it\u2019ll raise the bar by which all South African wines are measured.
\n\u2013 Michael Pinkus, Good South Africa Means Big Bucks \u2013The Grape Guy<\/p>\n

Mother of All SA Wine Shows<\/span>
\nMy favourite is the Leopard Frog Tantra Limited Release 2004. A bottle of this should go to pop-star and tantric-sex advocate Sting. After all, if you like to make love for 16 hours without an orgasm, a limited release is right up your street.
\n\u2013 Neil Pendock, Sunday Times<\/p>\n

Elegant, Full Palate<\/span>
\nDeeply-coloured with bricking.\u00a0 Fairly elegant nose opening up to tertiary aromas of spice, tobacco and cigar box after swirling.\u00a0 The palate stays very full, sappy and balanced with a lovely, fruity, spicy finish.
\n\u2013 Gilbert & Gaillard<\/p>\n

TRIBE<\/a><\/h3>\n

Platinum Medal, 95 points<\/span>
\nSouth African Wine Index<\/p>\n

Gold Medal, 92 points<\/span>
\nWorld Wine Championships<\/p>\n

Gold Medal, 91 points<\/span>
\nAWC Vienna International Wine Challenge<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nGilbert & Gaillard International Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nBerlin Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nCatavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

91 Points<\/span>
\nWineScores.ca<\/p>\n

Solid, Somewhat Unusual Blend<\/span>
\nTobacco leaf, peppery, black olive, smoky, rootsy, roasted pepper nose with some saddle leather and blackberry underneath. Dry, round, supple palate with balanced acidity. Peppery, resin, licorice, plum, cedar, tobacco and gamey flavours with a vanilla, orange peel and mocha finish. Solid, somewhat unusual blend.
\n\u2013 Wine Diva (Daenna Van Mulligen)<\/p>\n

Dark Chocolate and Cacao<\/span>
\nDeep-hued with bricking.\u00a0 Nose of ripe fig backed by suggestions of dark chocolate and cacao.\u00a0 The palate is still nice and lively, offering up very focused aromas.\u00a0 Lovely precision and freshness on the finish.
\n\u2013 Gilbert & Gaillard<\/p>\n

TAO<\/a><\/h3>\n

Gold Medal, 91 points<\/span>
\nWorld Wine Championships<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nBerlin Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nGilbert & Gaillard International<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nCatavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nCritics Challenge International Wine Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

Jammy Fruits and Cacao<\/span>
\nFairly deep colour with bricking.\u00a0 Extremely mature nose marrying jammy fruits and a cacao tone.\u00a0 The palate delivers more of the same aromatics with very pleasant balance.\u00a0 The finish is faintly lean though this does not obscure enjoyment.
\n\u2013 Gilbert & Gaillard<\/p>\n

TENDR\u00c9<\/a><\/h3>\n

Gold Medal, 93 points<\/span>
\nWorld Wine Championships<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nGilbert & Gaillard International Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nInternational Wine Awards<\/p>\n

Delicious, Jammy Nose<\/span>
\nDeep, mature colour with bricking.\u00a0 Deliciously ripe nose accented by jammy fruits and undergrowth.\u00a0 The palate is mellow and delivers the same extremely mature aromas.\u00a0 The finish displays a measure of firmness.
\n\u2013 Gilbert & Gaillard<\/p>\n

SPELLBINDING<\/a><\/h3>\n

Double Gold Medal<\/span>
\nMichelangelo International Wine Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal, 91 points<\/span>
\nAWC Vienna International Wine Challenge<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nBerlin Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

Big and Flavorful<\/span>
\nThis limited release is big and flavorful upfront, with assertive aromas of sweet spice, clementine, tropical fruit and blanched almonds. A fleshy pear flavor leads the round, mouth-filling palate, followed by a lengthy finish laced with notes of hazelnut toast and sweet spice.
\n\u2013 Wine Enthusiast Magazine<\/p>\n

SINGULARITY<\/a><\/h3>\n

Trophy (Best in Class)<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal, 91 points<\/span>
\nAWC Vienna International Wine Challenge<\/p>\n

Gold Medal, 90 points<\/span>
\nWorld Wine Championships<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nInternational Wine Guide Awards<\/p>\n

SOLSTICE<\/a><\/h3>\n

Gold Medal, 90 points<\/span>
\nWorld Wine Championships<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nBerlin Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nCatavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

SOUTHERN SIRENS<\/a><\/h3>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nCatavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nGilbert & Gaillard International Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nBerlin Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

Sommeliers Selection<\/span>
\nSommeliers Selection Wine List<\/p>\n

Beautiful, Brilliant & Very Compelling<\/span>
\nBeautiful, brilliant yellow-gold. Notes of fresh oak and vanilla with a very compelling tropical fruit tone are exuded on the nose.
\n\u2013 Gilbert & Gaillard<\/p>\n

SONANCE<\/a><\/h3>\n

Grand Gold Medal, 93 points<\/span>
\nSouth African Wine Index<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nBerlin Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nInternational Wine Guide Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nSouth African Women’s Wine Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nCatavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nAsia Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

ING\u00c9NUE<\/a><\/h3>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nCatavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition<\/p>\n

A Great Ros\u00e9<\/span>
\nAged in medium toasted French oak for nine months this Cabernet ros\u00e9 is smooth on the attack with a great crisp finish. The mid palate has hints of blackberries and light cherries. This wine is perfect for any occasion. I\u2019d personally drink it with cool summer salads outside on picnics, but this ros\u00e9 can hold its own with calzones and heavier dishes too.
\n\u2013 The Lions Den<\/p>\n

TRYST<\/a><\/h3>\n

Double Gold Medal<\/span>
\nInternational Women\u2019s Wine Competition<\/p>\n

Double Gold Medal<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal, 90 points<\/span>
\nWorld Wine Championships<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nCatavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nBerlin Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

TITILLATION<\/a><\/h3>\n

Double Gold Medal<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal, 90 points<\/span>
\nWorld Wine Championships<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nInternational Women\u2019s Wine Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nCatavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nSouth African Women\u2019s Wine Awards<\/p>\n

TANTRUM<\/a><\/h3>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nSouth African Women\u2019s Wine Awards<\/p>\n

MIDNIGHT MAASAI<\/a><\/h3>\n

Double Gold Medal<\/span>
\nMichelangelo International Wine Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal, 93 points<\/span>
\nAWC Vienna International Wine Challenge<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nFlorida International Wine Challenge<\/p>\n

92 points<\/span>
\nWineScores.ca<\/p>\n

Impressive<\/span>
\nReaders rated this wine 5 stars out of 5 stars. This \u201conce-off\u201d Proprietor\u2019s Private Release Shiraz has some built in cellar ageing done for you. It spent an amazing 60 months in new Nevers French oak and only 5 barrels were made. The aromas are alluring \u2013 gobs of sweet berries, cocoa, forest fruit and crushed, dried herbs with savoury pepper and spice rub undertones. Supple and succulent on the palate, plenty of nice acidity still and lovely balance. It is laden with black fruits, char, roasted coffee and dark chocolate flavours with pepper lingering on an extended finish. Impressive!
\n\u2013 Wine Diva (Daenna Van Mulligen)<\/p>\n

Blew Me Away<\/span>
\nThe Leopard Frog 2002 Midnight Maasai Shiraz just blew me away. Made from 325 year old vines hand-picked in the Stellenbosch region, the wine is aged for 60 months \u2013 that\u2019s right, 5 years \u2013 in medium and toast Nevers oak. Only five barrels were made and if you can find a bottle at a private wine store, [expect] an absolutely amazing taste.
\n\u2013 Anya Levykh, Food Girl Friday<\/p>\n

APHRODITE AFRICA<\/a><\/h3>\n

Double Gold Medal<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nChallenge International du Vin<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nBerlin Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

DIVA<\/a><\/h3>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nGilbert & Gaillard International Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nInternational Wine Guide Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nSouth African Women\u2019s Wine Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nVitis Vinifera Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nAsia Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

Beautiful, Ripe Cherries,<\/span>
\nBeautiful medium deep hue with ruby-brick tints.\u00a0 Open nose of ultra ripe cherries.\u00a0 The palate seems slender but is actually taut.\u00a0 Freshness enhances the extremely ripe fruit aromas.\u00a0 A wine that takes you by surprise.
\n\u2013 Gilbert & Gaillard<\/p>\n

SHARPEVILLE<\/a><\/h3>\n

Gold Medal, 93 points<\/span>
\nWorld Wine Championships<\/p>\n

Gold Medal, 91 points<\/span>
\nGilbert & Gaillard International Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nBerlin Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nInternational Wine Guide Awards<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nCatavinum World Wine & Spirits Competition<\/p>\n

Gold Medal<\/span>
\nAsia Wine Trophy<\/p>\n

Beautiful Harmony<\/span>
\nDeep, slightly mature colour with bricking.\u00a0 The nose is crisp with suggestions of ripe stone fruits.\u00a0 The palate offers up beautiful harmony, it is tense yet robust and aromatic.\u00a0 Fruit flows into spice on the finish.\u00a0 A charming wine.
\n\u2013 Gilbert & Gaillard<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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