COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Sauvignon Blanc
PRODUCER
Springfield Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
High
Finish
Long
Intensity
Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Springfield Estate Life from Stone Sauvignon Blanc is a 100% Sauvignon Blanc from the W.O. Robertson region in South Africa. Its name, 'Life from Stone,' highlights the challenging, quartz-rich, rocky soils from which it originates, requiring significant effort to cultivate. These soils are a defining characteristic of the wine's profile. Springfield Estate is a family-run farm with a long history, founded by French Huguenot settlers in 1688. Their winemaking philosophy is 'Made on Honour,' emphasizing minimal intervention to allow the terroir to express itself, believing that 'Good wine is grown, not made.' The 2023 vintage is characterized by intense tropical fruit, lime, and gooseberry notes, alongside a zesty and mouth-watering palate.
ALCOHOL
12.5%
AVG. PRICE
€17
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
NO
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
The 'Life from Stone' name comes from soils requiring dynamite to plant vines.
Fact 02
Vineyards are 21-27 years old, yielding concentrated fruit.
Fact 03
Wild yeast fermentation is a characteristic of Springfield's winemaking.
Fact 04
Harvesting occurs at night with dry ice protection.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Springfield Estate Life from Stone Sauvignon Blanc is produced using 100% Sauvignon Blanc grapes. The winemaking process emphasizes minimal intervention. Fermentation occurs over 21 days in stainless steel tanks, utilizing natural wild yeasts. Following fermentation, the wine spends 100 days on its primary lees, with all racking conducted under CO2. The wine is not aged in oak. Grapes are harvested at night with dry ice protection and picked in stages to enhance complexity.
