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Springfontein ratings in the New John Platter Guide

We were thrilled to hear the news that Springfontein's wines have received excellent ratings in the new John Platter Guide for 2008.

For those of you who do not know about the Platter Guide, it is THE most comprehensive and up to date guide of who's who and what's what in the South African wine industry and is an incredibly useful guide for anyone visiting the wine country.

The ratings are summarised below - wines can receive a maximum of five stars.

  • Chenin Blanc Jil's Dune 2007 - 4 1/2 stars
  • Pinotage Jonathan's Ridge 2006 - 4 stars
  • Chenin Blanc Terroir Selection - 3 1/2 stars
  • Pinotage Terroir Selection - 4 stars
  • Ikhalezi (Noble Late Harvest) 2006 - 4 1/2 stars
  • Springfontein Red 2005 - 3 stars
  • Ulumbaza 2005 - 3 stars

The wines and vintages put forward for the Platter tastings are those that will be available during the course of this year but for our current wines vintages and for more information about Springfontein Estate, please visit our Springfontein Agency Page.