This means hall upon hall of booths manned with winemakers and marketers trying to sell their wine. But what makes one wine brand better than the other?
Sometimes wines are of exceptional quality but only a limited production is crafted with care and attention. Often these wines receive international acclaim and exceptional ratings by wine critics. Sometimes wines are widely available and well-known but because of the big volume production, the quality is neglected.
In an ideal world, for a wine to be successful regardless of its style or origin, the quality needs to be consistent and the wine should be available. To consistently produce exceptional quality in bigger volumes is a challenge, but according to the international acclaim it received during 2018, it is a challenge the Leopard's Leap winemaking team has conquered this year.
Other than the Best Value awards that Leopard's Leap wines regularly receive for their value for money offering, it is the exceptional quality of the Leopard's Leap wine portfolio that received acclaim during 2018.
Leopard's Leap wines are known for their versatility and they are the trusted choice for many when it comes to a relaxing glass after work, a partner to a special dish or a well-considered gift. With a host of accolades to add to its repertoire, Leopard's Leap wines stays true to its vision of adding quality to life.
2018 Awards included:
Michelangelo International Wine & Spirits Award:
- 2018 Leopard's Leap Chenin Blanc: Trophy for the Best Chenin Blanc
- 2017 Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon: Gold
- 2018 Lookout Semi-Sweet: Gold
China Wine & Spirits
- 2016 Leopard's Leap Shiraz: Gold
Cathay Pacific Hong Kong International Wine & Spirit competition
- 2016 Special Edition Red Blend: Trophy for best Merlot / Merlot blend
- 2016 Culinaria Pinot Noir: Gold
- 2016 Culinaria Grand Vin: Gold
Standard Bank Chenin Blanc Challenge
- 2016 Culinaria Chenin Blanc: Top Ten
Veritas Wine Awards:
- 2016 Special Edition Red Blend: Gold
- 2016 Culinaria Grand Vin: Gold
- 2016 Culinaria Pinot Noir: Gold
Gold Wine Awards
- 2018 Leopard's Leap Chenin Blanc: Gold
- 2018 Leopard's Leap Unwooded Chardonnay: Gold
- 2018 Leopard's Leap Sauvignon Blanc: Gold
- 2017 Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon: Gold
- 2016 Leopard's Leap Shiraz: Gold
- 2017 Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon / Merlot: Gold
International Challenge Gilbert & Gaillard
- 2016 Leopard's Leap Culinaria Grand Vin: Gold
- 2016 Leopard's Leap Pinotage Shiraz: Gold
- 2016 Leopard's Leap Special Edition Red Blend: Gold
Mundus Vini
- 2016 Leopard's Leap Family Collection Cabernet Sauvignon: Gold
- 2016 Leopard's Leap Culinaria Grand Vin: Gold