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Intellego ‘Sybille.’ 2026

R265.00

Sybille. 2026 is a Swartland pét-nat made entirely from Pinotage. Pét-nat is short for pétillant naturel: the wine finishes fermenting in the bottle, trapping the gas produced by fermentation and creating bubbles.

The 2026 spent five months on its lees before disgorgement, the process of removing the sediment. Jurgen describes fine bubbles and freshness as central to the wine, while emphasising that there should be an enjoyable wine underneath the fizz, one that holds your interest after the bubbles have faded.

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Intellego is the Swartland wine project of Jurgen Gouws, who started the label in 2009. Originally from the Eastern Cape, he now makes his wines in the Paardeberg, working with vineyards across the region.

His approach starts with getting to know those vineyards. In the cellar, he uses spontaneous fermentation and works with techniques such as skin contact and whole-bunch fermentation according to the wine he wants to make.

Texture is a recurring focus, particularly in the whites. Working with the same vineyards over several years has helped Jurgen understand how they respond to each vintage and refine his approach. The range includes pét-nats, Chenin Blanc, skin-contact whites and reds ranging from light blends to single-variety Syrah and Pinotage.

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