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Springfield The Work of Time 2018

Product information "Springfield The Work of Time 2018"
Springfield The Work of Time is a complex red wine blend of Cabernet Franc (42%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Sauvignon (19%) and Petit Verdot (11%), whose name says it all: the red wine first matures for two years in oak and then for a further four years in the bottle. The result is a multi-layered, rich and classic red wine that makes every connoisseur's heart beat faster. Springfield The Work of Time is therefore a treat for the palate on its own, but it is also an excellent accompaniment to a nice steak or curry.

Awards

Jg. 2017
Tim Atkin 90 Points
Goes With:
Vintage
2018
Winery
Springfield Estate
Grape Variety
Petit Verdot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot
Grape Composition
Cabernet Franc (42%), Merlot (28%), Cabernet Sauvignon (19%), Petit Verdot (11%)
Bottle Top
Cork
Origin
South Africa
Appellation
Robertson
Price
€20.95*
Price/Liter
€27.93*
Filling Quantity
0,75 l
Alcohol Strength
14 % Vol.
Acidity
6,5 g/l
Residual Sugar
2,2 g/l
In the Cellar
Matured in oak for 24 months and four years in the bottle.
Serve at
16-18 °C
Best Before
2033
Allergen
Contains Sulphite
Producer
Springfield Estate, R317 Bonnievale Road, Robertson, 6705 South Africa
Importer
CAPREO GmbH- Gildeweg 10- 46562 Voerde- Germany
Food Business Operator
CAPREO GmbH, Gildeweg 10, 46562 Voerde, Germany

Springfield – family winery with a long tradition

In the heart of the Robertson Valley, Huguenots who had fled France once arrived in South Africa with a bundle of vines from the Loire under their arm – centuries later, their descendants are still growing vines there: The Springfield estate has been owned by the Bruwer family since the end of the 19th century. True to the motto "Made on Honour", the fourth-generation siblings Abrie and Jeanette use traditional methods to create wines that reflect their terroir.

Springfield – complex wines with different styles

Making wine as naturally as possible – that is the philosophy at Springfield. "Good wine is grown, not made" is the opinion of the team, which prefers to intervene in the vineyard rather than in the cellar. Therefore, each grape variety is planted in the best location for it to provide the best possible conditions. The vineyard has many different soil types, some areas are very impermeable and rocky and consist mostly of quartz rock. There are also limy soils and sandy loam soils – these differences allow for the production of complex wines with different styles.

Springfield – wine enjoyment with a magnificent view

"Back to the roots" is also the motto in the wine cellar. Most wines are fermented with natural, wild yeast found on the grape skins, for example – a long and unpredictable process that cannot be controlled. In the red wine cellar there is no press, the grapes are fermented whole. The result of the minimalist interventions in the production process are fruity white wines from grape varieties such as Sauvignon Blanc, Sémillon or Chardonnay as well as rich and multi-layered red wines, here the focus is on Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The flagship wine is the Méthode Ancienne Cabernet Sauvignon, which is incredibly complex. Something very special is the red wine blend called Thunderchild. The grapes for this wine come from a vineyard located on the grounds of an orphanage. The proceeds of the Thunderchild go to the children of this orphanage. Visitors to Springfield can taste the wonderful wines in the Tasting Room – with a beautiful view of the lake.