Springfield Work of Time 2018 Merlot Destemmed into old oak cask

Destemmed into old oak cask open top fermenters

A rich full palate with firm tannins and lingering black fruit juiciness

the flavours of berries and cinnamon combine with soft

The entry is juicy and bright leading to a round palate that combines flavours of ripe plums and dark chocolate

Springfield Work of Time 2018 Merlot Destemmed into old oak caskBordeaux Blend Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. The grapes were fermented whole with native yeasts and left for 5 weeks on their skins. A slow 2 years of barrel maturation followed and a further 4 years of bottle maturation. Rich, classic and complex from age of vines and wine. This long wait does bear fruit. Its called The Work of Time.