2020 “Life from Stone” Robertson Sauvignon Blanc - Springfield Estate

Fresh squeezed lime, mowed lawn, tart kiwi. Honeydew mellow, echinacea flower, grapefruit zest. Intense bursts of ripe yet nervy fruit highlighted by green apple, passionfruit, and nectarine boom with fresh and focused energy within a puckeringly tart and thirst-quenching attack. Notes of grass and mint leaf playfully emerge to provide fresh green undercurrents while impressions of elderflower and water lily bolster aromatics with light floral charm. Hints of crushed rock and stony minerality impart gorgeous streaks of earthiness before fading into an intriguing finish reminiscent of sour candy. Delightfully bright, youthful, and crisp on the palate while still exhibiting nice concentration and ripeness; exhibiting a delicious and delicately powerful presentation that comes across as classic yet wonderfully unique. Medium bodied and absolutely bounding with high acidity. This 2020 "Life from Stone" Robertson Sauvignon Blanc by Springfield Estate is an electric and expressive white from South Africa.

Located within the Breede River Valley of South Africa's Western Cape, Robertson is a warm climate winegrowing zone that is uniquely well suited to produce both high quality white and red wine. This bottling, crafted by Springfield Estate using Sauvignon Blanc sourced from their estate vineyard in Robertson, is an excellent example of the combination of energy and ripeness that this region's whites can possess. This wine playfully radiates streaks of powerful yet tart citrus, melon, and tropical fruits that are interlaced with pretty floral tones, pleasant grassiness, and powerful stony minerality. This contains the compelling combination of excellent depth and captivating youthful intensity, and is ready to consume immediately while it is at its freshest and brightest. Outstanding.