Springfield The Work of Time Blend

Work of Time

Time – The lost element in today’s winemaking, can be so precious – yet it is free. It was our desire to produce a Bordeaux Blend and so we planted the classic varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. These vines were planted on carefully selected sites and took 9 years to reach a level of maturity which we felt comfortable to use for the maiden vintage (2001).

AWARDS

Sommelier Wine Awards: The 2015 vintage won a Silver Medal in 2024. Critics praised its “well managed tannins,” “pyrazine character,” and “stunning fragrance”.
James Suckling: Gave a positive review to the 2019 vintage.
Tim Atkin: Has consistently rated the wine highly in his reports. He awarded the 2016 vintage 88 points.

R264,00

Alcohol
13.5%

Region
Robertson, South Africa

Variety
Cab Franc 46%, Cab Sauv 27%, Merlot 27%

More Information - Springfield The Work of Time Blend

The grapes were fermented whole with native yeasts (true to our ancient custom) and left for 5 weeks on their skins. A slow 2 years of barrel maturation followed and a further 4 years of bottle maturation. Finally, we released this wine rich, classic and complex from age – of vines and wine. This long wait, justified only by our passion, does bear fruit. It’s called-“The Work of Time”. AWARDS

Sommelier Wine Awards: The 2015 vintage won a Silver Medal in 2024. Critics praised its “well managed tannins,” “pyrazine character,” and “stunning fragrance”.
James Suckling: Gave a positive review to the 2019 vintage.
Tim Atkin: Has consistently rated the wine highly in his reports. He awarded the 2016 vintage 88 points.

Back Story & Wine Information

The dream: The project began with the dream of creating a classic Bordeaux-style blend, and it took nine years for the vineyards to mature to a point where the family felt they could begin the winemaking process. The aging process: The wine is aged for up to two years in French oak barrels and up to four years in the bottle. The name: The “Work of Time” is a testament to the patience and time required to produce the wine. The result: The finished product is a complex, rich, and elegant wine that reflects the character of the grapes and the terroir.