Intellego Kedungu Red Blend
$34.00
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Vintage: 2018
Region: Swartland, South Africa
Viticulture: Organic
Grape variety: Syrah, Cinsault, Mourvedre
Intellego Kedungu Red Blend is a structured blend of Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvedre. Dark berry, earthy spices, and a silky palate.
Book: Barbarian Days: A Surfing Life by William Finnegan
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ABOUT THE PRODUCER
About Intellego Kedungu Red Blend
Intellego Kedungu Red Blend is a structured blend of Syrah, Cinsault, and Mourvedre. Inspired by an epic surfing trip while having loads of fun with a “babbelas” (Afrikaans for a hangover). This wine was born as a combination of different characters from the Swartland terroir and its diverse micro-climate. Syrah, the backbone of this blend, contributes to the structure and freshness of the wine. Cinsaut adds a lovely mid-palate and vibrance with loads of red fruits. The Mourvedre provides tannin structure and depth as well as darker fruit.
About Intellego Wines
Intellego Wines started off in 2009 with winemaker/founder Jurgen Gouws. He sold second-hand barrels to get the project off its feet. Intellego translates “to understand” in Latin and is aptly named. Jurgen is just beginning to understand more of the potential of this incredible region. Gouws is one of Swartland’s young guns. He’s a laidback guy with a surfer’s tan and a wry smile. He currently owns no vineyards and no cellar of his own. However, he developed his own brand Intellego while working at Lammershoek with Craig “El Bandito” Hawkins. His wall of old barrels in the rented space at Annexkloof bears the names of favorite musicians, DJs, and women.
About the Winemaking
Gouws has a range of techniques up his sleeve to achieve these styles. His preference is for bush-vine Chenin and strict adherence to organic farming without irrigation. Whole bunch fermentation is key to preserving freshness during vinification, especially for red grapes.
Intellego doesn’t exist in a vacuum. Jurgen is part of a new wave of Cape winemakers all moving in a similar direction. Common themes are organic or biodynamic farming and minimal intervention in the cellar. They have a desire to make pure, thirst-quenching wines that aren’t screaming for trophies or 100 point ratings.
Intellego’s true passion is the real work that happens in the vineyard with a hands-on approach. Jurgen understands seasonal influences and adjusts based on constant observation of the terroir. A big aim is to create optimum soil conditions through organic practices. The vines will be nurtured for an indefinite period of time, creating conditions for each block to have its own individual character. He and his farmers grow grapes in an environment that is beneficial to the plant and its roots in the Mediterranean-like climate.