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Our Viticultural Philosophy

Our quest is to source only the best vineyards and growers, from the best-suited regions for each variety to create our distinctive fruit-driven signature style wines.

By selecting and sourcing grapes from the broad boundaries of the Cape winelands, we remain true
to our unmistakably new world style whilst achieving consistent standards, vintage after vintage.
Our dedication to the selection of grapes according to varietal expression and excellence, guarantees
that every bottle is a testament to Cape wine at its best.

Our Vineyards and Growers

Led by expert viticulturist, Stephan Joubert our pursuit of quality grapes leads us through the great diversity of Cape mountains and valleys to seek out the finest vineyards and viticultural circumstances, pinpointed for definitive styles. Amicable relationships with appointed growers - developed over several harvests - have ensured ultimate understanding of the specific yields, harvesting and vineyard nurturing that is true to the Douglas Green style of wines.

At the beginning of each season, Stephan visits each vineyard to establish the management techniques required to produce fruit that is best suited to Douglas Green's fresh, easy-drinking style. This might require, for example, opening up leafy canopies to ensure that the grapes get more sun and ripen accordingly. It might mean thinning the crop where bunches are too large to improve fruit concentration.

Prior to harvest and at every stage of development, the Douglas Green team is on hand to taste and analyse the fruit, ensuring that the grapes evolve according to the Douglas Green plan. Flavour, bouquet, texture and suppleness are assessed by touch, taste, smell and a wealth of experience. There is no room for mistakes, no place for mediocrity and no window of opportunity to be missed.