tobias kotzian

phd student at the university of st. gallen

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Springfield Estate: Life from Stone 2023

14/20

tasted may 22, 2025

producer
Springfield Estate
region
Robertson, South Africa
vintage
2023
grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
style
white

clear, pale lemon-green

nose

intensitypronounced
developmentyouthful

aromas

Primary
floralgreen fruitcitrustropical fruitherbaceousother

floral honeysucklegreen fruit gooseberrycitrus grapefruittropical fruit passionfruit, mango, guavaherbaceous green pepper, jalapenoother flint, iron, lemon grass

Secondary

none recorded

Tertiary

none recorded

palate

sweetnessdry
acidityhigh
alcoholmedium
bodylight
flavourpronounced
finishmedium(+)

conclusion

qualityvery good
readinessdrink now: not suitable for ageing