{"product_id":"theworkoftime-springfieldestate-58162","title":"TheWorkofTime,SpringfieldEstate","description":"\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;Quite deep and concentrated on the nose, it opens up on the palate to reveal crisp cassis fruit with smoky edges and a hint of green pepper all hung on a ripe firm structure. Excellent balance.\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;This wine is a blend of 4 different grape varieties, the most dominant being Merlot followed by Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon and a tiny amount of Petit Verdot. It has deep ‘cigar box’ and cassis aromas with soft yet concentrated flavours of red and dark fruit, green peppers and a long finish. Springfield’s very own Bordeaux Blend. \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt; Time – The lost element in today’s winemaking, can be so precious – yet it is free. It was our desire to produce a Bordeaux Blend and so we planted the classic varieties of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. These vines were planted on carefully selected sites and took 9 years to reach a level of maturity which we felt comfortable to use for the maiden vintage (2001). \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt; The grapes were fermented whole with native yeasts (true to our ancient custom) and left for 5 weeks on their skins. A slow 2 years of barrel maturation followed and a further 4 years of bottle maturation. Finally, we released this wine rich, classic and complex from age of vines and wine. \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt; This long wait, justified only by our passion, does bear fruit. It’s called “The Work of Time”. \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt; Harvested at full seed ripeness. Cold macerated uncrushed in open fermenters for 10 days. Punched through 3 times daily. 3 Weeks alcoholic fermentation. Only free run used. 100% Malolatic fermentation spontaneously in barrel. 24 Months barrel maturation in 1st and 2nd fill Sequin Moreau 300l. 4 Years bottle maturation at 14°C. \u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;\u0026lt;p\u0026gt;32% Cabernet Franc, 31% Merlot, 19% Cabernet Sauvignon, 18% Petit Verdot\u0026lt;\/p\u0026gt;","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":45135541731510,"sku":"58162","price":7.78,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0727\/1251\/9862\/files\/theworkoftime-springfieldestat_58162_01_8d0de758_1072785c-91b8-4b79-b740-376363b44e0c.jpg?v=1779272631","url":"https:\/\/noblebottle.com\/products\/theworkoftime-springfieldestate-58162","provider":"noblebottle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}