Tasting Notes
I liked this naturally grown and made Cabernet from Josephine Perry's small winery in Margaret River‚ yes, minimal intervention, wild fermentation in open vats, no additives apart from minimal sulphur in the winery, no fining or filtration. Sure, you must decant this style of wine before you get to see the elegant fruit, when the natural reduction whiffs have blown-off. I drank it over 3 nights and loved the red and blue fruits and the silky tannin; finer than you expect from traditional cabernet sauvignon, but oh so pure and fresh. 13% alc. - Michael L
Dormilona is the boutique natural-wine project of winemaker Josephine (Jo) Perry, established in 2012 in Margaret River, Western Australia. The name—Spanish for “lazy bones”—is an affectionate nod to Jo’s laid-back surf-inspired work ethic in Spain, but it belies a winemaking philosophy defined by hands-on care and minimal intervention.
Jo crafts her wines with purity and precision that reflect each vintage and site. She sources organic and biodynamic fruit—most notably from her own Yungarra vineyard—and works with natural ferments, gentle extraction, and seldom uses oak. Her range spans elegantly structured single-site bottlings and a playful “House Wines” collection, including amphora-aged and skin-contact styles that showcase both subtlety and creativity.
Dormilona’s wines are celebrated for their clarity, texture, and quiet intensity—distinctive expressions that reveal both regional character and Jo’s thoughtful, restrained approach to winemaking.
| Product Type | Wine Red Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot & Friends |
| Volume | 750ml |
| Country | Australia |
| Region | Western Australia |
| Sub Region | Margaret River |
| Winemaking Practices | Natural |
| Vineyard Practices | Organic/Biodynamic |