2004 Springfield Estate The Work of Time

Community Tasting Notes (11) Median Score: 89 points

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  5/12/2014 - AngelicWines wrote: 89 Points

  I'd say this is at its peak. Drink up!

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  1/27/2013 - Reiff wrote: 87 Points

  Started off as smoky and rubbery (which used to plague only pinotages, but now seems to be spreading to other South African reds--they'll have to get that under control), but that cleared surprisingly after a few hours and we were left with a fairly dense blend with strong South African features of rosemary and fynbos (which has to provide the foundation for their heavy reds, since they don't have the minerality of Bordeaux). Not much in the way of strong fresh fruit features; perhaps gently roasted blackberry and sour cherry. I'm not convinced you can grow fully-fruity red grapes in Robertson's high near-desert; seems too hot and harsh. Still, if you're in the mood for a densely herbal non-French Bdx blend, and can let this breathe for a few hours, you're be happy enough. Plus it's bio. (And you should see the crap they spray on the vineyards out back here in Geneva--has definitely turned us on to organic.) Ready to drink now but could easily last another year or two.

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  1/2/2013 - Oh Dae-su wrote: 88 Points

  A rich and fruity BDX style blend. Surprisingly fruitful for a Springfield wine (well, okay I know the white ones much better). Strong infuence by typical and a bit exuberant Cab Franc features. Shows decent complexity and nice finish. Not really my kind of style, still enjoyable!
  
  Eine Cuvée aus Cabernet Franc (45%), Cabernet Sauvignon (29%), Merlot (24%) und ein bis zwei Tropfen Petit Verdot. Jetzt nachdem ich den Wein geöffnet habe wundert es mich nicht, dass das Weingut diese Weine immer ca 5 Jahre vom Markteintritt zurückhält. Meiner Ansicht nach für Springfield ein ungewöhnlich fruchtiger und intensiver Stil. Die dunkle Frucht packt den Gaumen ziemlich hart an und hat sehr viel Zug. Sie ist nicht kitschig oder übermäßig süß. Schmeckt eher wie ein BDX Fassprobe (leicht übertrieben formuliert ;)). Total überfruchtet ist er dann auch wieder nicht. Sehr nette CS Tabaknoten, recht scharfer Rauch und dunkle Pfeffrigkeit sind ganz klar vorhanden. Für einen nicht so ganz teueren Wein hat er einen erstaunlich gewaltigen und lange anhaltenden Nachhall. Angenehm finde ich, dass der eigentliche Körper ziemlich elegant und nicht muskulös daherkommt. Alkohol scheint ebenfalls keinerlei Probleme darzustellen.
  Mein Fall ist der Wein bis jetzt nicht. Sicher kein daisy cutter ;-), aber ich hab mir doch ein wenig mehr (bzw. was anderes) von dem Wein erwartet. Er schmeckt aber so, das „so“ kann man wohl vielleicht am besten mit jugendlich intensiv umschrieben, als ob er morgen erst auf touren kommt. -> Kam leider nicht auf touren und behielt seine reiche und fruchtige Art bei ...

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  11/30/2012 - Maestro wrote: 90 Points

  Very nice nose with black pepper, vegetables, and ripe red fruit. On the palate earthy tones and a generous fruity profile. Tannins are a bit harsh, but the wine is very nice for those who like a Cabernet Franc-driven blend (like I do) and excellent to pair with hearty dishes. The blend is 45% Cab. Franc, 29% Cab. Sauvignon, 24% Merlot and 2% Petit Verdot. It will actually appeal more for those who like Chinon than those who look for a Claret style.

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  5/28/2012 - hennlund wrote:

  Lots of blackcurrant on the nose in this SA bordeaux blend, with some peppery stuff that reveals it's CF domination, a hint of greenness that I don't like that much but on a "velvety" background that is quite pleasing. All in all I like the aromas, and in the mouth it fills the quite well, ok acids, juicy and fruity enough, but the over all image is somewhat ruined for me by that warm, burned fruit that I more often than not seem to find in SA wines. Tannins are there but not all that challenging. Quite long finish. If it hadn't been for that burned taste I would buy again.

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