Description
Set in the heart of the mountain-ringed Robertson Valley in the Western Cape of South Africa, Springfield Estate is a family-run wine farm owned by ninth-generation descendants of French Huguenots, who came to South Africa from the Loire in 1688 with bundles of vines under their arms. The present generation to tend the rocky Springfield soils, brother-and-sister team Abrie and Jeanette Bruwer, are the 4th generation to do so, and are prepared to take risks to do what they love best – making wine. Assisted by a team of dedicated workers, many of whom have been with the Bruwers for decades, winemaker and viticulturist Abrie keeps a watchful eye on the vineyards and the wines, while sister Jeanette co-ordinates the marketing of the wines both locally and abroad. Back on the estate, she’s hands on, involved in everything from preparing the soil for new plantings to driving the forklift.
Springfield Estate Miss Lucy 2015
Springfield Tasting Note
Miss Lucy is one of the seven nicknames given to the Red Stumpnose by the fisherman of the Southern Cape. Like many other marine species, the Miss Lucy has been over-exploited and is now critically endangered. Created as an ode to the bounty of the sea, Miss Lucy can turn the many other delights safe to grace our tables, into a celebration of the ocean. Only a salty breeze and a sunny day can improve what is already a perfect match. This unique blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon and Pinot Gris bursts with citrus pamplemousse flavours and an ample mouth feel, yet remarkably moderate in alcohol.
Sdafrikanische Tasting Note
Springfield Miss Lucy 2015 is a blend of Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio and Semillon. Since Abrie Bruwer, the winemaker and co-owner of the Springfield Estate for his life like fishing, he decided 12 years ago the perfect wine for all kinds of seafood create to and it is it again an outstanding success! In the nose of lemon and grapefruit on the palate, fresh and minerally but still mouthfilling. This fantastic blend goes well with seafood of all kinds. Must try!
