Intellego, The Sleeping Co-pilot, Swartland, 2018

Jurgen Gouws’ skin-contact Chenin Elementis is a cult classic in orange wine circles. This new whole-bunch fermented Viognier is every bit as charming, and has a similarly lovable label. It overflows with ripe pear fruit, yet the subtle stemmy grip reins it in beautifully, making it feel tight and sculpted. Gouws harvests early, so it’s a joyfully refreshing Viognier