Sipping Springfontein

Springfontein

My favourite part (outside of the wine) was the quaint drawing of a house on the labels - it made me think of happy evenings in happy places.

And here are my thoughts on the wines:

WHITE:

•   Springfontein Sopiensklip 2010: Sauv/Semillon, no oak, pineapple, floral, more savoury, lurking acidity, bitter aftertaste (/*)

• Springfontein White 2009: Sauv/Semillon, tropical, sweet grass, smooth, buttery, wooded, soft but not too rich, silky, juicy, asparagus, 66% sauv (**)

• Springfontein Chenin Blanc 2011: Wooded, honey, maple syrup, silky butter finish, lurking jasmine, gourmet, shyness (young), richness – could age more

RED:

• Springfontein Pinotage 2007: Berries, grape juicey nose, spicy finish on nose, soft, light, disappears, juicy, French oak, vague caramel –serve aged (*)

• Springfontein Cabernet Sauvignon 2008: Fruit juice, rich, textured, full & fruity, need food! Pomegranate, soft but intense, very rich – could age more

Wisdom on Wine:

•        Refined, finesse, shyness overall
•        SA 1925 – Pinot Noir + Ermitage = Pinotage = new vine!
•       Ermitage = Cinsault