{"title":"Springfield Estate","description":"\u003ch1\u003e Buy or order Springfield Estate wine\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\n\n Deep in the fertile valleys of Robertson, South Africa, lies a jewel of winemaking and tradition – the renowned Springfield Winery. Here, where the sun caresses the vines and the rivers gently nourish the soil, wines are crafted that echo centuries-old family traditions.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nSpringfield's story is rich and fascinating, woven with threads of passion, dedication, and an unwavering love for the land. The history of this winery dates back to the late 19th century, when the family's ancestors established their wine estate in fertile Robertson. Since then, each generation has left its unique mark, building on the knowledge and experience of the previous one.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n What sets Springfield apart is their approach to winemaking: a harmony of modern techniques combined with traditional methods. By choosing minimal intervention in the cellar and respecting natural processes, Springfield produces wines that truly reflect the character of their terroir.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e \nRobertson's terroir is unique, with chalky soils and a temperate climate, contributing to wines with depth, complexity, and distinctive flavor profiles. Here, you'll find the essence of what Springfield has to offer—from their vibrant Sauvignon Blancs and rich Chardonnays to their robust Cabernet Sauvignons and velvety Pinot Noirs.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n Springfield's wines are expanding online, and they can now be found at leading wine retailers such as [your website]. For the true wine connoisseur who wants to experience the best of South Africa's wine country, Springfield from Robertson is a must-try.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n Are you ready to treat your taste buds to the rich, historic flavors of Springfield? Then delve into their story, experience their passion, and savor the essence of Robertson's wine country. Every glass is a celebration of tradition, craftsmanship, and pure wine love. Cheers to Springfield—where history and wine collide.","products":[{"product_id":"springfield-life-from-stone-sauvignon-blanc","title":"Springfield Life From Stone Sauvignon Blanc","description":"Life from Stone takes its name from the incredibly rocky soils in which it is grown. Each year, the vineyard battles nature to produce highly concentrated, powerful wines with a stony, mineral character, true to the quartz rock in which it is grown.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Special wines from Springfield Estate\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nSpringfield Estate (Robertson) is owned by the Bruwer family, fourth-generation winemakers and ninth-generation descendants of the Bruères. These were French Huguenots who arrived in South Africa from the Loire Valley in 1688, carrying bundles of vines under their arms. They have complete faith in nature and therefore use a lot of natural yeasts from the grape skins. It's a risk, but when it works out, the result is truly exceptional wine.\n\n\n \nSpringfield is a traditional winery whose philosophy is to keep wine production and operations as natural as possible. Winemaker Abrie Bruwers is passionate about Springfield wines, bringing immense expertise while minimizing intervention in the winery's production—a principle that has firmly established Springfield's reputation as a renowned producer of world-class wines. Regularly recognized with prestigious awards and accolades internationally, Springfield wines have become an integral part of the wine world.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e A Sauvignon Blanc that shines in the glass\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe Sauvignon Blanc grapes are harvested at night in February. Alcoholic fermentation then takes place for 21 days. The wine then rests on the lees for 100 days. This ultimately results in a straw-yellow wine with fresh green reflections in the glass, exuding a bouquet of fragrant herbs and mineral notes of slate and flint, contributing to a remarkable complexity. These mineral notes continue on the palate, complemented by hints of red pepper. Stylish and elegant with fresh acidity, it concludes with an impressive and seemingly endless finish.","brand":"Viguurs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775934664783,"sku":"4301","price":17.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/life-from-stone-sauvignon-blanc-springfield_4301.webp?v=1770046300"},{"product_id":"springfield-wild-yeast-chardonnay","title":"Springfield Wild Yeast Chardonnay","description":"This oakless Chardonnay was fermented exclusively with natural yeasts, harvested directly from the vineyards. The vines from which the Chardonnay grapes are grown are approximately 30 years old and have a very low yield.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e From grape to bottle with care and passion\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nSpringfield Estate is a family-run winery. The Bruwer family is in its fourth generation. Their ancestors were Huguenots who fled to the Cape in the 17th century. The vineyards are planted 50% with white and 50% with red varieties. Abrie Bruwer strives to produce small quantities of top-quality wines and therefore operates under the motto \"From grape to bottle, with care and passion.\" His wines are made with minimal intervention in the vineyard and impress with an incredible variety of flavors.\n\n\n \nThe soil on which the Chardonnay vines grow is stony and calcareous. The climate is temperate in summer, with warm days and cooler nights. It is cold in winter. The vines average 25 years old. At harvest time, the grapes are rigorously selected, and the yield per hectare is limited to only around 4 tons. The harvest for this Chardonnay begins in early February. True to its name, wild yeast Chardonnay is fermented using the indigenous wild yeasts that naturally occur on the grape skins. It is fermented without wood in underground cement tanks in a slow, volatile process that can take between 6 and 9 months. This method, though risky, results in incredibly expressive wine with a wisdom unattainable in wines made with commercial yeasts. The wine is then aged for a further 13 months in steel tanks before being released for sale.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e A beautiful golden yellow glass of wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe Springfield Wild Yeast Chardonnay shines golden yellow in the glass with greenish reflections. The long wait is finally rewarded with a Chardonnay with a delightful aroma of pineapple and pear candy. Vanilla, nuts, fresh fruit, and complexity. On the palate, this Wild Yeast Chardonnay Springfield is broad, complex, powerful, and rich, but also offers some freshness, nuts, vanilla, pineapple, and a touch of lime.","brand":"Viguurs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775910842447,"sku":"4303","price":19.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/wild-yeast-chardonnay-springfield_4303.webp?v=1770046302"},{"product_id":"springfield-methode-ancienne-chardonnay","title":"Springfield Method Ancienne Chardonnay","description":"The Springfield Méthode Ancienne (Old Method), as the name suggests, is made in the style of old Burgundy. In the so-called new world of wine, fermentation is rare, meaning only by means of yeasts, which are naturally present in the cellar air, and without fines or filtration. With this \"back to the roots\" method, Springfield succeeds in creating a wine with a typically classic Burgundian character.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The Burgundian style of Springfield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe company belongs to the Bruwer family, the fourth generation of producers and the ninth generation of French Huguenots who arrived in South Africa with vines from the Loire Valley in 1688. Taking into account the unique characteristics of the rocky soils of the Robertson Valley, the Bruwer family succeeded in fully expressing the terroir with grapes of the highest quality and vinifying their wines in a Burgundian style.\n\n\n\n Springfield Method Ancienne Chardonnay is obtained from vineyards over 25 years old. These vines grow in chalky soils and limestone formations, and the total yield is 2.5 tons per hectare. Traditional viticulture is practiced, and the harvest takes place at night to preserve freshness until it reaches the cellar.\n\n\n \nOnce there, the Springfield Ancienne Chardonnay grapes ferment for 55 days without contact with the skins or wild yeasts. It is then aged for twelve months in 600-liter French oak barrels; 50 percent in new barrels and the other 50 percent in second-year barrels. Once the wine is ready, it is bottled unfiltered and without stabilization.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Enjoy Springfield's Chardonnay\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n In the glass, the Springfield Method Ancienne Chardonnay presents itself in a bright greenish-yellow. The bouquet is enticingly scented with peach, caramel, vanilla, and apricot. Wonderfully broad and seductive, with a pleasantly fresh citrus note. The wine is noticeably mineral on the palate and displays a juicy, full fruitiness. A wine that is perfectly balanced. What a rich glass of wine this Method Ancienne Chardonnay Springfield is.","brand":"Viguurs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775899603023,"sku":"4304","price":39.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/methode-ancienne-chardonnay-springfield_4304.webp?v=1770046300"},{"product_id":"springfield-thunderchild","title":"Springfield Thunderchild","description":"A powerful red wine for a good cause! The Springfield Thunderchild is a classic red wine blend of Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Cabernet Sauvignon. With this wine, you support Die Herberg, an orphanage and children's shelter in Robertson. The best part is that all the grapes used are grown at the orphanage, and all proceeds go to the children.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e A wine for a good cause\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n In 1918, in the aftermath of the influenza epidemic, an orphanage, Die Herberg, was built by the Robertson community for the children who were left orphaned and destitute.\n \nIn 2003, the same community planted a five-hectare vineyard on the orphanage grounds. All the planting material, soil preparation, and irrigation were donated. This blend is produced free of charge by sympathetic wineries and sold for the benefit of the children, who are no longer all orphans, but primarily from broken homes. 100% of the grapes for this blend are grown on the orphanage grounds, and 100% of the profits are donated to the children. Only truly controlled costs are reimbursed.\n\n\n \nSpringfield, a traditional winery that produces this wine, is committed to keeping its wine production and operations as natural as possible. Winemaker Abrie Bruwers is passionate about Springfield wines, bringing immense expertise and minimal intervention to the winery's production—a principle that has firmly established Springfield's reputation as a renowned producer of world-class wines. Regularly recognized with prestigious awards and accolades internationally, Springfield's wines have become an integral part of the wine world.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e What does the Springfield Thunderchild taste like?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe blend of three different grapes is fermented using open-fermentation yeasts and then aged for twelve months in French oak. The result is a full-bodied, robust wine with lovely aromas of blackcurrant and cherry, along with a hint of vanilla and tobacco. The palate is full and robust with lovely notes of black fruit, light wood, chocolate, and spice. This Springfield Thunderchild also has a long finish. All in all, delicious!","brand":"Viguurs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775756537935,"sku":"4305","price":15.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/thunderchild-springfield_4305.webp?v=1770046295"},{"product_id":"springfield-whole-berry-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Springfield Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"The name \"Whole Berry\" comes from the fact that the grapes for this wine were fermented without direct pressing.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The philosophy of Springfield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nSpringfield is a traditional winery whose philosophy is to keep wine production and operations as natural as possible. Winemaker Abrie Bruwers is passionate about Springfield wines, bringing immense expertise while minimizing intervention in the winery's production—a principle that has firmly established Springfield's reputation as a renowned producer of world-class wines. Regularly recognized with prestigious awards and accolades internationally, Springfield wines have become an integral part of the wine world.\n\n\n \nThe soil typically consists of various quartz and loose layers. The climate is temperate in summer, with warm days and cooler nights. It is cold in winter. This Cabernet Sauvignon comes from vines averaging 15-21 years old. The vines are cultivated year-round, even in the vineyard. The harvest is strictly selected, and only the finest grapes are brought in. To create a delicious, juicy wine, the whole, uncrushed bunches are simply destemmed and transported only using a gravity flow system. Whole-berry maceration is followed by fermentation with natural yeasts, racking, and a year of aging in oak barrels. The result is a velvety wine with softer tannins and classic varietal characteristics.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The aroma and taste of Springfield Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe Springfield Whole Berry Cabernet Sauvignon pours into the glass with a brilliant ruby ​​red color. The nose offers enticing aromas of blackberries and finely honed red fruit. There are also slightly spicy notes of carnation and rose.\n\n\n\n On the palate, the fruity aroma of dark berries is complemented by a light woody note. The wine is complex, yet very full-bodied and classic. We are impressed by its concentration, which never becomes overpowering. Extremely mature and soft tannic structure with a pleasant acidity. The finish is long and characterized by captivating aromas. It's best to decant it before drinking: this allows the flavors to fully develop. Pairs well with mature cheeses and robust meats.","brand":"Viguurs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775754080335,"sku":"4306","price":21.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/whole-berry-cabernet-sauvignon-springfield_4306.webp?v=1770046332"},{"product_id":"springfield-the-work-of-time","title":"Springfield The Work of Time","description":"Springfield The Work Of Time is a red wine barrier from the Springfield Estate winery, made from Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot red wines on the west coast of South Africa.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e Quality wines for generations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nSpringfield Estate is a family winery that has existed for generations, since the Bruwer family arrived from the Loire Valley (France) in the 17th century. Today, brother and sister Abrie and Jeanette are at the helm, working to best express the excellent rocky terroirs to achieve a concentrated, high-quality berry. In the cellar, too, minimal intervention is sought to preserve the natural state of the grapes themselves.\n\n\n\n Springfield The Work Of Time is the result of a blend of classic red varietals planted in a carefully selected terroir. Vines are planted in limestone and chalky soils that took nine years to mature. To care for them, conventional viticulture is practiced, and harvesting takes place at night when the berries are fully ripe.\n\n\n \nWhen the grapes for Springfield The Work of Time arrive at the cellar, they are fully fermented with indigenous yeasts (true to traditional methods) and left on their skins for five weeks. This is followed by a slow two-year aging in barrels and another four years in bottle. The long wait finally pays off. Hence the name: The Work of Time.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e A matter of time for this red wine\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n Springfield The Work of Time is a wine that, as the name suggests, is the result of time. A red wine that showcases the complexity, elegance, and structure of a South African classic. The nose offers intense aromas of black fruit, berries, blackberries, and cassis. Hints of vanilla and cedar are definitely worth mentioning about this The Work of Time Springfield. A wonderfully full flavor, fruit, vanilla, abundant concentration, elegance, and a long finish.","brand":"Viguurs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775754833999,"sku":"4307","price":27.75,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/the-work-of-time-springfield_4307.webp?v=1770046288"},{"product_id":"springfield-methode-ancienne-cabernet-sauvignon","title":"Springfield Method Ancienne Cabernet Sauvignon","description":"Springfield is once again releasing a delicious, high-quality wine. This soft, full-bodied wine, with moderate tannins and traditional characteristics, is one of the finest. The Springfield Méthode Ancienne (Old Method), as the name suggests, is made in the style of old Burgundy. In the so-called new world of wine, fermentation is rare, meaning only by means of yeasts, which are naturally present in the cellar air, and without fines or filtration. With this \"back to the roots\" method, Springfield succeeds in creating a wine with a typically classic Burgundian character.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The Burgundian style of Springfield\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\n The fourth-generation Springfield Estate is now run by dedicated owners Jeanette and Abrie Bruwer, whose ancestors were French Huguenots from the Loire Valley who emigrated to South Africa in 1688. Springfield Estate is situated in the Robertson Valley and is surrounded by the McGregor and Langeberg ranges.\n\n\n \nOenologist Abrie Bruwer relies entirely on the terroir, the lowest yields, and the peak ripeness of the grapes. The wines are fermented exclusively with natural yeasts. Filtration is completely omitted to preserve the typical aromas of the region. The grapes are harvested by hand and placed unharmed in large, open tanks to ferment with natural yeasts. There are no pumps or wine presses in the red wine cellar, so the wine ferments naturally and traditionally for about 15 days, and the must is pumped around twice a day by hand. Maceration takes place for over a year in French oak barrels. The result is full-bodied, smooth wines with few tannins.\n\n\n\n\u003ch2\u003e The distinctly powerful taste of Cabernet Sauvignon\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n \nThe glass reveals the traditional, elegant Cabernet with a complex bouquet and nuanced aromas of red fruit and spices on the palate. A powerful and broad aroma, tobacco and spices, blackcurrant, leather and cedar, vanilla, pure intensity, deliciously sweet fruit. This Methode Ancienne Cabernet Sauvignon Springfield has a distinctly powerful flavor, filling the mouth with breadth, intense pepperiness, vanilla, leather, and blackcurrant, beautiful tannins, and a delightful finish, length, and complexity.","brand":"Viguurs","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42775906451535,"sku":"4308","price":44.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/9358\/0879\/files\/methode-ancienne-cabernet-sauvignon-springfield_4308.webp?v=1770046299"}],"url":"https:\/\/perfectewijn.be\/en\/collections\/wijnhuis-springfield-estate.oembed","provider":"Perfecte Wijn","version":"1.0","type":"link"}