The wine gets its name from a sleepy intern who was tasked with keeping Jurgen awake on early morning drives but consistently fell asleep. The grapes were whole-bunch fermented for 13 days to build texture, with the stems adding grip to the palate. Aged for 12 months in 500L barrels, this wine balances the intense aromatics typical of Viognier with a unique texture from its skin contact. Expect notes of apricot, peach, and orange blossom complemented by a subtle tannic structure and a refreshing acidity. It’s a textured and aromatic wine with a long, satisfying finish.
“Whole-bunch fermented and left on the skins for 13 days. Orange, flowers, fynbos, earth and spice on the nose while the palate is lean, fresh and grippy. Good fruit expression, well structured, the finish long and dry. Full of personality. Alc: 12%” – Christian Eedes, Winemag.co.za
