Wild Yeast Chardonnay, Springfield Estate Size:75cl

Wild Yeast Chardonnay, Springfield Estate Size:75clThis Chardonnay, fermented with native yeast present in the vineyard, abounds with flavours of pineapple and pear drops. True to its moniker, the Wild Yeast Chardonnay is fermented using the native, wild yeasts that occur naturally on the skins of the grapes. Unwooded, it is fermented in underground cement tanks in a slow, volatile process that can take anywhere between 6 9 months. This method, although risky, results in incredibly expressive wine

The gravity fed cellar is on two levels and is fully temperature controlled

Bottled unfiltered

Try with veal or fish

Fragrant dried spice

but with delicate floral notes and a long and complex

Hand picking in small baskets in order to collect only the best grapes

from vines in excess of 60 years old

wild strawberries

candied citrus and roasted pears notes

The Cellar Selection Sauvignon Blanc has ripe tropical and gooseberry fruit flavours with a zingy finish and impeccable balance

the mousse is light and persistent

open-top wooden fermenters with foot-pressing or manual punch-downs 1-2 times per day