Intellego Latest Release Mixed Case

Halagasha 2026 is 100% Pinotage from a Paardeberg vineyard planted in 1997. The wine underwent 20% whole-bunch fermentation and spent five months in older oak.

Jurgen describes Halagasha as a celebration of what can be achieved with Pinotage. Its name refers to the call used when celebrating a goal in football. It offers a still-red counterpart to the Pinotage pét-nat, Sybille., and a single-variety comparison with Intellego's red blends.

“Pure and vibrant with fine tannins, the finish lightly dry.”

Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

The Pink Moustache 2026 brings together Cinsault, Syrah and Mourvèdre. Short skin contact produces a light red, followed by five months in barrel and one month in tank.

Jurgen calls it his Sunday wine, describing opening a bottle outside on a sunny day with something on the braai. Showing the lighter side of red wine is central to its purpose.

“Not overtly aromatic, but hints of cranberry, strawberry and rose. Juicy upfront, with moderate acidity and a lightly dry finish.”

Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

Kedungu 2024 blends 50% Mourvèdre, 22.5% Cinsault, 22.5% Syrah and 5% Pinotage. The Mourvèdre and Syrah were fermented as whole bunches. The wine matured for twelve months in barrel, followed by four months in tank.

The name comes from a surf spot in Bali that Jurgen visited. These varieties appear elsewhere in the Intellego range, making Kedungu another way to explore their different roles. Mourvèdre leads this blend, with Cinsault, Syrah and Pinotage contributing to a broad, savoury red.

“Broad with moderate acidity and powdery tannins, the finish gently savoury. Flavourful and accessible.”

Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za

The Story of Harry 2025 combines 70% Chenin Blanc and 30% Chardonnay from Paardeberg vineyards on decomposed granite. Jurgen increased the Chardonnay proportion for this vintage, exploring its contribution to freshness.

Part of the Chenin receives around seven days of skin contact, while the Chardonnay is pressed directly. The wine spent eleven months in oak followed by five months in stainless steel before bottling, bringing together Jurgen's interest in texture, time and the relationship between varieties grown on similar soils.

“Great fruit concentration, not too lean, although hardly creamy, brisk acidity and a savoury finish. Well balanced.”

Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za · 93/100

Elementis 2025 is 100% Chenin Blanc from an Abbotsdale vineyard on structured, iron-rich soils. The grapes ferment with their skins for fourteen days before pressing, followed by eleven months in older 500-litre barrels.

Jurgen emphasises knowing how far to take skin contact. He wants the additional texture without overworking the grapes or losing the fruit. Alongside the Intellego Chenin Blanc, Elementis shows how the skins change the texture and structure of the same variety.

“Gorgeous aromatics of citrus, stone fruit, flowers, herbs and ginger. Pure fruit and crisp acidity before a bone-dry finish.”

Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za · 96/100

The Sleeping Co-Pilot 2025 is 100% Viognier, fermented as whole bunches and left on its skins for fourteen days. It spent around eleven months in older 500-litre barrels.

Jurgen uses the stems to contribute structure and spice, broadening the wine beyond Viognier's natural aromatics. Alongside the skin-contact Chenin Blanc, Elementis, it shows how differently varieties respond to similar cellar techniques.

“Orange, hints of honeysuckle and potpourri, herbs and slight terpene note. Rich and broad with moderate acidity and a grippy finish.”

Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za · 92/100

Chenin Blanc was the first wine Jurgen made under the Intellego label. The 2024 comes from a Paardeberg vineyard planted in 2002 on decomposed granite, which he has worked with since 2018.

It matured for eleven months in older 228-litre barrels on its lees without stirring, followed by five months in tank. Jurgen sees this vintage as a useful step towards the style he wants, with more time for the wine to develop before bottling and greater attention to texture.

“Lean yet paradoxically dense, with plenty of drive and a super-savoury finish. Tightly wound, somewhat esoteric, entirely compelling.”

Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za · 95/100

Intellego Syrah 2024 comes from an Abbotsdale vineyard on iron-rich soils. Fermented entirely as whole bunches, it matured for twelve months in barrel and four months in tank.

Its label is connected to the Chenin Blanc artwork, with the two illustrating different seasons and their effect on the vineyards. Together, the Chenin Blanc and Syrah offer a starting point for exploring Jurgen's single-variety wines before moving through the blends, pét-nats and skin-contact whites.

“Lovely fruit purity, bright acidity and powdery tannins. Succulent, elegant and long.”

Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za · 94/100