COLOUR
White
TYPE
Still
VINTAGE
2023
GRAPE
Chardonnay
PRODUCER
Springfield Estate
REGION
Western Cape
CHARACTERISTICS
Body
Medium - Full
Sweetness
Dry
Acidity
Medium - High
Finish
Intensity
Mid - Pronounced
AROMAS & FLAVOURS
ABOUT THIS WINE
The Springfield Estate Wild Yeast Chardonnay 2023 is a 100% Chardonnay from the Robertson region of South Africa. Its distinctiveness lies in its fermentation with natural wild yeasts, a process that imparts complexity and character. Springfield Estate, a family-run winery with a history rooted in French Huguenot heritage, emphasizes a 'Made on Honour' philosophy, releasing only vintage wines of high quality. The Robertson region's climate and calcareous soils contribute to the wine's unique profile.
ALCOHOL
13.5%
AVG. PRICE
€15
STYLE
Natural
SULPHITES
YES
When to drink
Now or Later
Ideal temperature
8-10°C
INTERESTING FACTS
Fact 01
Fermented using only wild yeasts found naturally on grape skins.
Fact 02
The winemaking process avoids pumps and crushers, relying on gravity.
Fact 03
Springfield Estate's motto is 'Made on Honour', signifying a commitment to quality.
Fact 04
The Bruwer family are ninth-generation descendants of French Huguenots.
FOOD PAIRING
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WINE MAKING PROCESS
The Springfield Estate Wild Yeast Chardonnay 2023 is produced using 100% Chardonnay grapes. A key technique is the fermentation with natural wild yeasts, a process that takes 6-9 months and occurs in underground cement tanks. The wine also undergoes 100% malolactic fermentation naturally. Following fermentation, it is aged on lees for 10 months. The winemaking philosophy emphasizes minimal intervention, with grapes harvested at night and transported via gravity systems to avoid pumps and crushers.
