Intellego - Kenunga 2021 (750ml)
Price: $29.99
| Producer | Intellego |
| Country | South Africa |
| Region | South Africa |
| Varietal | 60% Mourvèdre - 23% Cinsault - 9% Syrah |
| Vintage | 2021 |
| Sku | 64360 |
| Size | 750ml |
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Intellego Description
The Kedungu red blend is named after a surf break in Bali that Jurgen first experienced in
2014. While shredding his first wave with his good friend Paul Jordaan (winemaker at Sadie
Family Wines and Paulus Wine Co.), Jurgen felt an overwhelming feeling of euphoria, and it
is that same state that he wants drinkers of this fine elixir to experience while enjoying
‘Kedungu’. This wine is made up of various characters throughout the Swartland and is
representative of Jurgen’s vision and deft touch, along with the diversity of the Swartland.
2021 marks the second vintage that Pinotage has entered the frame, and this vintage
highlights the strong backbone of Mourvèdre.
The dry-farmed bush vines were established between 1988 and 2001 on various rootstocks,
due to the varying soil types. The components were hand-harvested and fermented
separately with most components carbonically and others open-top semi-carbonic for eight
days. The lots were pressed directly to neutral 225L and 500L French barrels where they
rested for ten months before being blended. The wine was bottled unfined and unfiltered
and with a small addition of sulfur.
