Dormilona

Margaret River

Dormilona, meaning “lazy bones” in Spanish, is an ironic and affectionate nickname for a winery built on a foundation of passion and meticulous, hard-earned knowledge. It’s the personal project of winemaker Josephine Perry, who, far from being lazy, has dedicated her life to a hands-off, minimal-intervention approach to winemaking. Her philosophy is simple: the truest expression of a wine comes from the purest fruit, handled with gentle care.

Growing up in the Margaret River region, Josephine's winemaking journey began at the age of 14, inspired by her grandfather, a brewer. This early passion led to a decade-long international odyssey, where she honed her craft across Europe and the Americas, including extensive time managing wineries in Spain. It was here, after long days of work and early mornings spent surfing, that she earned the name "Dormilona" for sometimes dozing off at the dinner table. This period of immersion in old-world traditions, focusing on feel and taste over technology, profoundly shaped her winemaking ethos.

Returning to Margaret River in 2012, Josephine established Dormilona with the goal of creating wines that reflect her experiences and her home. Her work is a celebration of organic and biodynamic farming, partnering with like-minded growers and nurturing her own Yungarra vineyard to produce fruit of exceptional quality. From hand-harvesting to using Italian and Spanish amphoras for fermentation, every step is taken to allow the grapes to tell their own story.

Dormilona's wines are vibrant, pure, and full of life—a new wave of Margaret River classics that challenge convention while honoring the region's heritage. They are a testament to Josephine's belief that great wine isn’t about what you add, but about the spirit of the fruit, the character of the land, and the person who helps bring it all together.