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Spring is here - and while people tend to fall int Spring is here - and while people tend to fall into two camps about when it officially begins, whether that's the 1st of September or the equinox on the 23rd, the signs of new life are all around us this season, regardless of when you celebrate. The vines are bursting into life along every row, most of the days are gloriously sunny, and the evenings still have that crispy edge that makes a glass of red on the stoep feel entirely justified.

Spring weather is notoriously mercurial - we had 18mm of rain last week, which we were incredibly grateful for after the terribly dry winter we've had, followed by two stunning sunny days of 30+ degrees. On one particularly grey, stormy day, we brightened our kitchens with the aromas of bubbling marmalade, making 20 litres (56 jars!) from the last of the winter citrus for our new wine club members.

If you've been thinking about joining, this feels like the perfect segue to tell you a bit more about what it actually involves, because we get asked about it all the time. While it's one of the loveliest things we do, it really is a true labour of love. Every quarter (so every three months) you'll receive a case of either 6 or 12 bottles, hand picked by the team. It's never just the usual suspects - there'll be new releases, often something a little older pulled from the vinoteque, and every now and then something we only ever release to the club, like our Cabernet Franc (if you know, you know!) or our vintage release Cap Classique.

On top of the wine, members get free tasting vouchers, discounted access to the events we host here on the farm, and every single person who signs up receives a welcome gift filled with homemade, not-for-sale things made right here - like the famous olives we serve in the tasting room, olive oil, and this season, a jar of that very marmalade.

The renovations are ticking along nicely, and we hope to be able to welcome you back by late November. When the dust and rubble start to get too much, all we have to do is picture the finished product and that first cold glass of Life from Stone on the deck to find the strength to carry on! Top tip to anyone busy renovating - wine helps!!
Happy Cap Classique Day! We have always said even Happy Cap Classique Day!  We have always said even a regular Tuesday is reason enough to celebrate, so a Tuesday AND @capclassique_sa day is obviously non-negotiable!
The weather at the moment is giving us absolute wh The weather at the moment is giving us absolute whiplash. After last weekend's wind, rain and snow, this weekend delivered the most glorious fake summer. We enjoyed every second of it, while quietly fretting internally about what it actually means for the coming season - with such a dry winter behind us and these increasingly warm days creeping in, budding is happening earlier than usual, and that could have some serious implications down the line if the cards don't fall in our favour.

Speaking of unpredictable conditions, the renovations to our offices and tasting room are still going strong (well, "going strong" in builder's terms - the November deadline is looming ever closer!) and we're finally getting to the fun part, where we get to choose finishes, flex our Pinterest board fingers, and start picturing what the space will actually feel like once it's done.
We've got a full calendar of events and tastings coming up around the country, so if a farm visit isn't on the cards right now, keep an eye out for us closer to home:
29 AUGUST Sip & Savour Gauteng edition, Kleinkaap, Centurion
5-6 SEPTEMBER Casalinga Groves & Vineyards, Muldersdrift
10 SEPTEMBER Wine Concepts Newlands Chardonnay & Pinot Festival
25-26 SEPTEMBER Waterside Wine Weekend, Knysna
9 OCTOBER Springfield x Mo & Rose x Kapokbos collaboration, more details to follow, keep an eye on our socials!
31 OCTOBER - 1 NOVEMBER Sip & Savour @ the River, Rietvallei, venue moved this year due to flood damage at our usual festival grounds
The flood cleanup is finally coming to an end, with all the holes patched and filled and most of the sand carted away. We currently have around 100 extra hands on the farm helping with cleanup, vineyard planting, pruning and simply getting things back on track after the floods, and now all that's left to do is hold thumbs for a kind spring - a gentle frost season would go a long way after everything this year has already thrown at us.
Speaking of kindness, we still feel so much of it from our customers and suppliers - your support has honestly been incredible, and we're lucky to be able to report that the wine industry is alive and well, at least in our eyes.
https://kfm.co.za/bestofthecape/form Robertson is https://kfm.co.za/bestofthecape/form

Robertson is a finalist in the KFM Best of the Cape Awards. Please vote right now on the link above. 
1. Open Microsoft Form.
2. Register with name and cell number.
2. Choose category-STAY
3. Scroll down to BEST DORPIE
4. Vote for ROBERTSON
5. While you are there, also vote for BEULD THE VENUE in the category Best Wedding Venue and for JIMMY'S PUB in the category Best Pet Friendly Restaurant.
6. Submit
We need your votes🥳
WIN! 🏆 Together with @robertsonwinevalley we are WIN! 🏆 

Together with @robertsonwinevalley we are giving away TWO TICKETS to Sip & Savour Gauteng taking place at @kleinkaaphotel in Centurion on the 29th of August! 

All you need to do is follow @springfieldestate @robertsonwinevalley  and @kleinkaaphotel , like this post and drop a comment with who you think should join in on the fun later this month! 🍷🍷🍷

Competition closes 8/8 and winner will be announced on 10/8 
Competition only open to SA residents over 18 years of age.
We are so excited for the first ever @chardonnayas We are so excited for the first ever @chardonnayassociationsa  Chard Festival which is taking place at @dewetshofwines on 12 September! 

Join us and 50+ Chardonnay producers for a fantastic day of amazing chardies, live music, great food, and masterclasses by @han_drinks_solo and @riedelsouthafrica 

Special hotel rates available at @therobertsonsmallhotel @thegrandhotelrobertson @gubasdehoek @eikehoffarm just use “Chardonnay Festival” as reference when enquiring. 

Will you be joining us to celebrate the noblest of grapes? 

#ChardonnayAssociationSouthAfrica #worldclasschardonnay #ChardonnayFestival2026 #SouthAfricanChardonnay #ChardonnaySA CelebrateChardonnay
Two months after the flood and we are still uncove Two months after the flood and we are still uncovering vines like ancient archaeologists. Still trying to reconnect electricity like turn of the century pioneers. It is shaping up to be a very dry winter, so in the wake of flood devastation we are now facing a drought, with no working irrigation system to speak of.

One day we will look back and wonder how the hell we got through this. But for now we keep our heads down and keep working.

Spring and budding season are looming. The early rains, and the dry spell that followed, mean many of the fruit trees around us are already in full bloom, months too early. We are working against a timeline set by Mother Nature, and she waits for no one. Climate change is only making the clock run faster.

So we keep digging. Keep repairing. Keep going. Because spring will not wait for us to be ready.
Have you been to our new tasting room yet? Come ta Have you been to our new tasting room yet? Come taste our iconic wines while surrounded by thousands of bottles of history - from our very first vintage to unreleased wines quietly maturing. 

A cosy, intimate experience perfect for winter while our old tasting room is getting a facelift. 

Open Mon-Fri 9-5 and Saturdays 9-4.
Join us for the first evening of Veld & Vine – an Join us for the first evening of Veld & Vine – an intimate dinner series celebrating the flavours, landscapes and wines of the Robertson Valley and Klein Karoo.

In partnership with @22churchstreet, this exclusive evening features a carefully curated five-course menu, each course thoughtfully paired with one of Springfield’s exceptional wines. Along the way, we’ll showcase local producers, indigenous ingredients and the stories behind every plate and every glass.

As Springfield Estate continues to recover from the devastating floods, we’re proud to stand alongside them in celebrating resilience, craftsmanship and the people behind every bottle.

📅 When: 25 July
📍 Where: 22 Church Street Restaurant, Montagu
🕕 Time: 18h00
💰 Cost: R950 per person (including wine pairings)

Vegetarian guests can be catered for with prior notice. Owing to the nature of this bespoke menu, we are unfortunately unable to accommodate all dietary requirements and allergies.
The 2026 vintages of Life from Stone and Special C The 2026 vintages of Life from Stone and Special Cuvée Sauvignon Blanc are officially back — both sold out for over a month, and the wait was worth it. An incredible growing season, not a single spray or pesticide needed. We're really proud of this one.
A huge thank you for the pre-orders and support during the floods. Over 2,500 bottles pre-ordered. You continue to blow us away.
We're also heading to Gauteng on 29 August for Sip & Savour — come find us. And if you're passing through Robertson, our underground cellar is open and honestly one of the cosiest spots to spend a winter afternoon.
Link in bio to shop the 2026 releases.
The water is gone. The work continues. We answered The water is gone. The work continues. We answered your most-asked questions — insurance, replanting, Life from Stone, visiting us — all in our June newsletter. Link in bio.
Fabulous evening sharing our wines with the who’s Fabulous evening sharing our wines with the who’s who of Lusaka with @vino_di_lusso_lsk and @flametreezambia
Catch us on @carteblanchetv this Sunday 31/05 alon Catch us on @carteblanchetv this Sunday 31/05 along with fellow @robertsonwinevalley producers @van_loveren and @viljoensdrift
Happy International Chardonnay Day! We are bless Happy International Chardonnay Day! 

We are blessed with the most incredible terroir on the farm to plant our Chardonnay in - limestone rich soil with lots of calcareous deposits, thanks to the prehistoric termite mounds that
are dotted all across the region. These termite mounds are the size of a suburban plot, and have to be worked and spread into the soil when we prepare for a new vineyard. @robertsonwinevalley is known as the valley of wine, roses and racehorses because of this limestone rich soil - strong bones for the horses, healthy roses (two words that don’t easily sit next to each other) and wines that are complex, pure and minerally.
Vines are unaware that humans turn their grapes into wine. They are destined to attract birds with sugar as the lure to transplant their seeds. These favoured seeds will then have a head start in a competitive forest, for they are fertilized by the bird’s droppings. However, should the bird not pitch the vine would very much like to reuse the sugar it has produced so laboriously. So over time it evolved a unique system to ferment this sugar. The grape will first develop a waxy layer to attract the wild yeast it so greatly desires. The
yeast then breaks down the skin and ferments the sugar into alcohol. Then vinegar bacteria, also present, will turn this wild wine into an organic type of vinegar, dripping onto the forest floor to nourish the mother plant to present a new crop of seeds next year. We allow these fickle yeasts to live in our vineyard by not applying the usual sprays to kill them. We endure their temperament while they ferment their wine in our cellar. And only if it is special enough, will we present it like the mother vine to the wild world.
Using wild yeast fermentation results in an incredibly expressive wine with a wisdom that is unattainable in those made with commercial yeasts. This is the reason why we try, time and again, to ferment our Chardonnays using native yeasts. The complexity is unmatched!
20 hectares completely gone - not a vine or pole l 20 hectares completely gone - not a vine or pole left. 
15 hectares damaged, vines lying on their sides in the mud and silt. 
50 hectares or more to salvage, remove trees, debris and hip-high sand. 
Tons and tons of precious soil lost to the ocean. 

It is heartbreaking to see so much of farm unrecognizable. So much work and effort laid to waste. 

Months if not years of work lies ahead - but thanks to our Springfield family, the burden is lessened. 
We wouldn’t have made it through this past week if it were not for your words of support, encouragement and love. From customers bringing us flowers, friends sending food and suppliers donating resources to start again - thank you. We are not giving up yet!
Less than a year old, our pumphouse was an island Less than a year old, our pumphouse was an island for a few days this week. We have not yet been able to gain access in order to fully asess the scope of damage, but can definitely attest that those foundations were worth it 😅
Words escape us right now. The loss and devastatio Words escape us right now. The loss and devastation is hard to fathom.
It’s more than just the water. It’s more than the It’s more than just the water. It’s more than the damage, the cleanup that lies ahead. It’s dealing with the realisation that despite your best efforts, your best preparations, it was not enough. It’s facing your human-ness and picking up the pieces and keeping moving. It’s realising you are one of the lucky ones, still here to tell the tale. Still able to try again.

Swipe through for the full story 👉

Everyone is safe — our staff, their families, our animals, our cellar and our homes. Not everyone in the valley can say the same.

If you’d like to support us, or any winery going through this — order a bottle when you see it on a wine list, pick one up at your local retailer, or shop online. Link in bio 🍷

Love, the Springfield team x

#springfieldestate #robertson #breederivier #westerncapefloods #supportlocal @robertsonwinevalley @robertsontourism
RIP Sauvignon Blanc 2025-2026 🪦😓 RIP Sauvignon Blanc 2025-2026 🪦😓
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Water levels rising at an appalling rate 😢
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