Springfield Estate Wild Yeast Chardonnay

This 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 with a wisdom that is unattainable in wines made using commercial yeasts.