tobias kotzian

phd student at the university of st. gallen

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Springfield Estate: Life from Stone 2024

13.5/20

tasted may 22, 2025

producer
Springfield Estate
region
Robertson, South Africa
vintage
2024
grapes
Sauvignon Blanc
style
white

clear, pale lemon-green

nose

intensitypronounced
developmentyouthful

aromas

Primary
green fruitcitrustropical fruitdried or cooked fruitherbaceousother

green fruit gooseberrycitrus lemon zest, limetropical fruit passionfruit, guavadried or cooked fruit figherbaceous green pepper, grass, jalapenoother flint, iron, lemon grass

Secondary

none recorded

Tertiary

none recorded

palate

sweetnessdry
acidityhigh
alcoholmedium
bodymedium(-)
flavourpronounced
finishmedium

conclusion

qualityvery good
readinessdrink now: not suitable for ageing

Compared to the 2023, the 2024 vintage surprised me with even more green notes and a less fruity flavor profile. Definitely worth trying side-by-side.