The Many Days of May
May have plenty of days to celebrate and we came up with some ways to make the most of them all! From the popular public holiday on 1 May and Mother’s Day on 11 May, to the lesser-known, but not in any way less delicious days for chocolate truffles, choc chip cookies, leg of lamb, brisket and hamburgers! And if it sounds a little too indulgent for your liking, there is one of our favourites for the year, International Leopard Day on 3 May, love a tree day on 16 May and on 31 May, we encourage you to smile.
1 May - International Worker's Day. Treat yourself to our Ploughman's platter, inspired by the traditional worker's lunch. And although it is Worker’s Day, it is also Learn to ride your bike day — a perfect combination to celebrate when you visit us at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards. Take a day off for all your hard work and join us for something delicious, but also pack their bikes and helmets and get the kids onto the pump track!
2 May - Chocolate Truffle Day. Yes! It has a day... Try these tempting Turkish Delight Chocolate Truffles by Christine Capendale - a treat with our 2024 Pinotage.3 May - International Leopard Day
A proud supporter of the Cape Leopard Trust since its inception, Leopard’s Leap is passionate about the plight of these threatened, but tenacious cats of the Cape. Join us at Leopard’s Leap for a leopard-infused experience from 1 – 4 May: taste Pardus, our beautiful red blend inspired and named after a male leopard in the Franschhoek mountains. Enjoy fun kids’ activities, a leopard spotted choc-chip cookie, charming rosettes on your cappuccino or shop for all kinds of leopard inspirations!
4 May - Orange Juice Day. We would recommend adding some Culinaria MCC to your orange juice on 4 May, but low and behold, the Mimosa has its own day on the 16th of May!
6 May - No Diet Day. #getthepartystarted! When we google the fattiest food, we found some of our favourites even though we know they're not that good for us on an everyday basis. But, surely, you can indulge for one day...
7 May - Roast Leg of Lamb Day. Try our Butterflied roast leg of lamb with port and mustard and of course Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon!
11 May - Mother's Day. This year we celebrate the layers of Motherhood with the layers of a chocolate and wine pairing at Leopard's Leap. Enjoy the intricacies of how chocolate and wine explore the various layers of flavour, taste and texture. Available at the Leopard’s Leap Tasting Room during May, between Wednesday and Sunday at R150 per person.
- White chocolate chip cookie with a pineapple gel - the floral and fun Leopard’s Leap Chescato.
- Rich plum-glazed chocolate and red wine sponge - Shiraz-based Leopard’s Leap Heritage blend.
- Decadent Belgian dark chocolate truffle with cranberries and almonds – the classic Bordeaux-style Culinaria Grand Vin.
These wines are also on promotion during May. Buy any 6 and pay 10% less.
13 May - Hummus Day. This delicious spread traditionally made of chickpeas, tahini and garlic is versatile on a snacking platter, as a topping for a soft roll or crispy slice of toast can be added to a magnitude of dressings and sauces, making everything just more delicious. Enjoy one of our recipes (click here) - the classic, the beetroot, the white bean or the spicy red pepper hummus. (Not sure about the pronunciation? Seems almost no one is! Read more.)
15 May - Choc Chip Cookie Day. It can be even better when paired with wine! Try our Gooey Triple Choc Chip cookie recipe with a glass of Chescato!
16 May - Yeah! It's Mimosa Day. It's a classic, but if you don't know how to mix one, click here.
18 May - World Baking Day. Remember 2020 when we tried anything from banana loaf to sourdough? Thank goodness, we can now just bake because it is beautiful! Try this delicious Red Wine and Chocolate Bundt Cake with pears poached in red wine.
22 May - Paloma Day celebrates this popular Mexican cocktail. Tequila-based it has quite a kick, but our version is made with Leopard's Leap Natura De-Alc White and safe to enjoy in excess. You'll be glad, because it is delicious! Try our Natura Paloma.
28 May - Hamburger Day. Try our cheese burger recipe - even if it is not jeans friendly, at least it is friendly on the pocket! It is also Brisket Day so if you have time to do something more than a burger, we have this wonderful recipe for a smoked, chilli-rubbed brisket. Do try it!
31 May - World Smile Day is on 3 October, but National Smile day in the US seems to be on 31 May and we thought having more than one official day to smile, can only do us good. You know what to do!
May have plenty of days to celebrate and we came up with some ways to make the most of them all! From the popular public holiday on 1 May and Mother’s Day on 11 May, to the lesser-known, but not in any way less delicious days for chocolate truffles, choc chip cookies, leg of lamb, brisket and hamburgers! And if it sounds a little too indulgent for your liking, there is one of our favourites for the year, International Leopard Day on 3 May, love a tree day on 16 May and on 31 May, we encourage you to smile.
1 May - International Worker's Day. Treat yourself to our Ploughman's platter, inspired by the traditional worker's lunch. And although it is Worker’s Day, it is also Learn to ride your bike day — a perfect combination to celebrate when you visit us at Leopard’s Leap Family Vineyards. Take a day off for all your hard work and join us for something delicious, but also pack their bikes and helmets and get the kids onto the pump track!
2 May - Chocolate Truffle Day. Yes! It has a day... Try these tempting Turkish Delight Chocolate Truffles by Christine Capendale - a treat with our 2024 Pinotage.3 May - International Leopard Day
A proud supporter of the Cape Leopard Trust since its inception, Leopard’s Leap is passionate about the plight of these threatened, but tenacious cats of the Cape. Join us at Leopard’s Leap for a leopard-infused experience from 1 – 4 May: taste Pardus, our beautiful red blend inspired and named after a male leopard in the Franschhoek mountains. Enjoy fun kids’ activities, a leopard spotted choc-chip cookie, charming rosettes on your cappuccino or shop for all kinds of leopard inspirations!
4 May - Orange Juice Day. We would recommend adding some Culinaria MCC to your orange juice on 4 May, but low and behold, the Mimosa has its own day on the 16th of May!
6 May - No Diet Day. #getthepartystarted! When we google the fattiest food, we found some of our favourites even though we know they're not that good for us on an everyday basis. But, surely, you can indulge for one day...
7 May - Roast Leg of Lamb Day. Try our Butterflied roast leg of lamb with port and mustard and of course Leopard's Leap Cabernet Sauvignon!
11 May - Mother's Day. This year we celebrate the layers of Motherhood with the layers of a chocolate and wine pairing at Leopard's Leap. Enjoy the intricacies of how chocolate and wine explore the various layers of flavour, taste and texture. Available at the Leopard’s Leap Tasting Room during May, between Wednesday and Sunday at R150 per person.
- White chocolate chip cookie with a pineapple gel - the floral and fun Leopard’s Leap Chescato.
- Rich plum-glazed chocolate and red wine sponge - Shiraz-based Leopard’s Leap Heritage blend.
- Decadent Belgian dark chocolate truffle with cranberries and almonds – the classic Bordeaux-style Culinaria Grand Vin.
These wines are also on promotion during May. Buy any 6 and pay 10% less.
13 May - Hummus Day. This delicious spread traditionally made of chickpeas, tahini and garlic is versatile on a snacking platter, as a topping for a soft roll or crispy slice of toast can be added to a magnitude of dressings and sauces, making everything just more delicious. Enjoy one of our recipes (click here) - the classic, the beetroot, the white bean or the spicy red pepper hummus. (Not sure about the pronunciation? Seems almost no one is! Read more.)
15 May - Choc Chip Cookie Day. It can be even better when paired with wine! Try our Gooey Triple Choc Chip cookie recipe with a glass of Chescato!
16 May - Yeah! It's Mimosa Day. It's a classic, but if you don't know how to mix one, click here.
18 May - World Baking Day. Remember 2020 when we tried anything from banana loaf to sourdough? Thank goodness, we can now just bake because it is beautiful! Try this delicious Red Wine and Chocolate Bundt Cake with pears poached in red wine.
22 May - Paloma Day celebrates this popular Mexican cocktail. Tequila-based it has quite a kick, but our version is made with Leopard's Leap Natura De-Alc White and safe to enjoy in excess. You'll be glad, because it is delicious! Try our Natura Paloma.
28 May - Hamburger Day. Try our cheese burger recipe - even if it is not jeans friendly, at least it is friendly on the pocket! It is also Brisket Day so if you have time to do something more than a burger, we have this wonderful recipe for a smoked, chilli-rubbed brisket. Do try it!
31 May - World Smile Day is on 3 October, but National Smile day in the US seems to be on 31 May and we thought having more than one official day to smile, can only do us good. You know what to do!
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