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Early morning scenes with our fave photographer @c Early morning scenes with our fave photographer @cold_fire_collabs capturing our 2025 harvest - some beautiful Pinot Gris & Pinot Noir coming in to the cellar this morning.
Almost there!! Harvest is late this year thanks to Almost there!! Harvest is late this year thanks to a cold spring, and it looks like we will only start picking for our Garuzis Cap Classique next week!Luckily the grapes are looking healthy and happy - excited to see what this vintage has in store!#saharvest2025 #vintage2025
Have you met Emily? Our (not so) newest addition Have you met Emily?
Our (not so) newest addition to the Springfield canine family, is one of FIVE hounds gracing the property. Come visit to catch them riding motorbikes, fishing for carp, (no jokes) or just lazing about in the sunshine. In our next life we are coming back as a Springfield dog!#mustlovedogs #sadogsofwine
Nearly time to get back to work 😮‍💨 hopefu Nearly time to get back to work 😮‍💨 hopefully you are feeling less glum than Charlie looks over here!
Another year has come to its end, and what a year Another year has come to its end, and what a year it has been. Between floods and elections, wars and recessions, it surely has been an interesting one, and certainly an exhausting one. One is often so overwhelmed, flooded with bad news and Temu ads, that it might seem all is doom and gloom.However – I have recently been introduced to the concept of ‘glimmers’ – the opposite of ‘triggers’ – and by trying to focus on them instead of all that is awful, I have been able to find the silver linings in my day.“Glimmers are those tiny, seemingly insignificant moments when you feel a sense of joy, pleasure, peace, and gratitude. They're often catalyzed by simple, daily things like petting an animal, taking a hot shower, or listening to the rain outside your window.”It reminds me of this poem I came across (while doomscrolling, something I will be resolving to cull come 2025), by Danusha Lameris, which touched me profoundly upon reading:SMALL KINDNESSESI've been thinking about the way, when you walk
down a crowded aisle, people pull in their legs
to let you by. Or how strangers still say "bless you"
when someone sneezes, a leftover
from the Bubonic plague. "Don't die," we are saying.
And sometimes, when you spill lemons
from your grocery bag, someone else will help you
pick them up. Mostly, we don't want to harm each other.
We want to be handed our cup of coffee hot,
and to say thank you to the person handing it. To smile
at them and for them to smile back. For the waitress
to call us honey when she sets down the bowl of clam chowder,
and for the driver in the red pick-up truck to let us pass.
We have so little of each other, now. So far
from tribe and fire. Only these brief moments of exchange. What if they are the true dwelling of the holy, these
fleeting temples we make together when we say, "Here,
have my seat," "Go ahead you first," "I like your hat."Danusha Laméris @dlamerisMay you see the good in each other this festive season, and may 2025 be your year of glimmers, and small kindnesses.
P.S - Still looking for a last minute Christmas Gift? How about the gift that keeps on giving in the form of a membership to our wine club?
FESTIVE TRADING HOURS Our tasting room is open thi FESTIVE TRADING HOURS
Our tasting room is open this festive season and ready to welcome you! Please take note of our holiday trading hours:Weekdays: 9am - 5pm
Saturdays & Public Holidays: 9am - 4pm
Sundays: CLOSED
Christmas Day (25/12): CLOSED
Boxing Day (26/12): 9am - 4pm
New Years Day (1/1): CLOSED
Have you seen the incredible detail and craftmansh Have you seen the incredible detail and craftmanship that has gone into our Christmas display this year? Each flower was made by hand and in total it took 6 weeks to make!Paper flowers are all the rage this season and nothing says Christmas more than a poinsettia ❤️Come visit our tasting room this festive season to see the magic for yourself!
WE MOVEAfter our pumphouse collapsed on itself i WE MOVEAfter our pumphouse collapsed on itself in July, following the third “once in a lifetime” flood in 13 months, we were left with no choice but to rebuild entirely.The nature of the collapse was such that we were unable to salvage anything from our old pumphouse (which mind you has withstood the test of time for decades) and had to start from scratch at a new location.Robertson’s average rainfall is only around 240mm per anum (bar when it floods 😅) and as a result we have to irrigate our vines in order to farm in this region. Without a pumphouse, we can not irrigate, so the first order of business was to erect a temporary site to keep the farm going (and green!) during the critical growing season.Now we are casting the walls for the new and improved pumphouse and hope to finish works early in the new year.One can easily be knocked off your feet when farming, especially with matters beyond your control such as the brute force of mother nature. It is however up to you to control how you react to it - are you going to get up and keep moving, or sit in the dust?
Did you know that Robertson is the region with the Did you know that Robertson is the region with the most 2nd generation or older wine farms in the country?As 4th Generation Bruwers farming here at Springfield (with the 5th generation already all working on the farm), family is the north star in every decision we make. A lot of people always ask how we make it work, family business is HARD and it adds a completely different element to an industry that is already challenging.For us, it is about sacrifice, compromise and forgiveness. About seeing the greater good and being selfless in your decisions. We try to make the best decision for the farm and for the wine, not necessarily one that is the easiest or most convenient. Our Ouma Elma used to say, "My kindjie, wees jy maar die minste" (My child, be the smaller/lesser person) and it's a lesson we try to remember every day.In this pic, Jeanette and Abrie are but babies, but the love and the passion for our family and our farm still twinkles their eyes in the same way!
What a lineup 🤤🤤🤤Which bottle would you What a lineup 🤤🤤🤤Which bottle would you go for first?
We are nearing the end of the 2016 vintage of our We are nearing the end of the 2016 vintage of our absolutely stunning Méthode Ancienne Cabernet SauvignonFermented using wild yeasts in 100% new French Oak barriques, aged for 2 years in barrels and then a further 6 years in bottles, this really is an incredibly classical, elegant Cab and the perfect gift for that someone special this Christmas.Notes of cassis, cigar, cacao and dark fruit, you will want to get an extra bottle to try it for yourself 😉🍷
Our Thunderchild vineyard is getting ready for sum Our Thunderchild vineyard is getting ready for summer!Did you know that 100% of the proceeds from the sale of Thunderchild goes towards the @herberg_kinderhuis_  in the form of an educational trust?Your support over the years has helped
🎓 learners complete tertiary education
🎓 fund tutors and extra maths classes
🎓 fund sports tours and competitions abroad
🎓 buy a school bus
🎓 buy school uniforms
🎓 pay school fees for special needs schools
🎓 help learners get their driving licensesIt really is drinking for a good cause! 🍷
I am writing this sitting at my desk listening to I am writing this sitting at my desk listening to the office chatter that takes place around the coffee machine every morning. As much as I can mark the passing of the seasons by the view out my office window, so I can sense the ticking of time by the talk of school plays, summer sports, and matric exams. Soon the talk will be of summer holiday plans, and the ever challenging task of buying presents for loved ones.The anxiety that comes with Christmas shopping often totally eclipses not only the actual reason for gifting, but also the good, warm and fuzzy feeling you get from giving the perfect gift - and that, my friends, is a true tragedy. We all know there is nothing as satisfying as watching someone open a gift that you KNOW they will absolutely adore. Wait - there is something more satisfying - something that makes me feel incredibly smug and ‘together’ - and that is having a whole STASH of tasteful, thoughtful gifts for any last minute Christmas, hostess or birthday needs in a cupboard at home.I can sense your blood pressure rising at the mere mention of all of this!  Well, have no fear because we are here to help you feel smug and ‘together’ with the perfect gift solution.As you might know we now have our very own festive fizz, namely the Garuzis Brut, which launched in November 2023. Not only is every bottle wrapped, but we have designed a beautiful gift box that makes this gift even more special.While we do not usually ship the gift boxes (they are only available from our tasting room), in our efforts to help make you feel smug and ‘together’, we have decided to share these gift boxes even if you can’t make it to the farm itself.For a limited time only, if you order 6 bottles of  Garuzis we will package them all in the special single bottle gift boxes at no extra charge - meaning you have 6 gifts at your fingertips for whenever you get invited to an office party, a festive dinner, a surprise engagement, you get the picture. Might I remind you that this also costs less than a box of Lindt and a bunch of grocery store flowers?To (badly) quote  Oprah - YOU GET A GIFT YOU GET A GIFT YOU GET A GIFT YOU ALL GET A GIFT!
Motorbike level 63528This place really is a circ Motorbike level 63528This place really is a circus 🎪 happy Friday everyone!
Wine on the River is back!!!Join us this October Wine on the River is back!!!Join us this October for a fabulous family friendly weekend of fun! There will be food, music, kids activities and of course, great wine from @robertsonwinevalley’s finest producers!Tickets are limited so don’t wait until the day before to snag yours.Here’s Why You Absolutely Can’t Miss This:
Sip & Savour: Taste and purchase top-notch wines at cellar prices.
Tutored Tasting Tent: Dive into guided tastings and enrich your wine knowledge presented by an esteemed winemaker. @bethbruwer1  will be presenting the valley’s finest Sauvignon Blancs (we might be biased though) Entry R 100 pp – bookings via Webtickets. Find the full programme on our Website
Feast Your Senses: Indulge in a culinary adventure with diverse offerings from our fantastic food stalls.
Groove to the Music: Enjoy live performances and let the rhythm take over.
Cruise in Style: Elevate your festival experience with a scenic boat cruise down the Breede River. (book separately at www.viljoensdrift.co.za)
Family Fun: There’s something for everyone, with kid-friendly supervised activities, and art by an experienced art teacher.
Stay Connected: Free Wi-Fi courtesy of Boland Connect keeps you in the loop.
Tickets & Transport:
Grab Your Tickets: Available now on Webtickets, with single-day and weekend passes ranging from R300 - R750. Free to children under 18!  Limited Designated Driver Tickets – available via @webtickets
Parking: Limited parking at Viljoensdrift, with additional parking within walking distance at Goudmyn School.
Don’t wait—secure your tickets and create unforgettable memories!
NO ALCOHOL TO BE SOLD TO ANYONE UNDER 18
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS A CASHLESS FESTIVAL#robertsonwinevalley #wineontheriver
Happy Heritage day from all of us at Springfield E Happy Heritage day from all of us at Springfield Estate! We are still riding the high after our sold out “Taste Heritage” long table lunch this past Sunday!Experiencing FOMO? Be sure to follow us on social media to make sure you don’t miss out on tickets for next year’s event - they sell out FAST and you never know what other tricks we might have up our sleeves!
What a fabulous day gathering and breaking bread w What a fabulous day gathering and breaking bread with 120 of our Springfield “family”! So proud and privileged to call this home, to christen this space with our customers, and to share a bit of that Springfield magic with you all! 🍷#TastetheTradition #robertsonwinevalley
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Some springy tulips brightening our day here in th Some springy tulips brightening our day here in the tasting room. Anyone else wondering when the heck the warmer weather is going to start??
Did you know that our all reds are bottle aged, so Did you know that our all reds are bottle aged, some for up to 5 years, before release?
We undergo all the effort and investment so that we can taste, test and be certain that every bottle is perfect and ready to drink upon release.The two biggest crimes in wine (drinking) are drinking a wine too young, and ageing a wine incorrectly. By taking that responsibility upon ourselves, we make sure that ththe only job you are left with, is opening the bottle 🍷That why every bottle we make can live up to our motto - #MadeOnHonour
It’s our first official Cap Classique day and we It’s our first official Cap Classique day and we hope you are celebrating with a glass of Garuzis Brut like we are!Have you seen our sexy gift box? Get one free of charge at our tasting room or demand that your favourite wine shop order some in!
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