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Jaco Potgieter has pretty much seen it all during his nearly twenty years of making wine at Douglas Green. Like the pioneer after which this iconic winery was named, Jaco believes that relationships are an integral part of the industry, and he has built many lasting...
As our celebrated national grape, Pinotage has made a name for itself since Pinot Noir and Cinsault was first crossed in 1925 in the gardens of local scientist Abraham Perold. Since then, Pinotage’s reputation has fluctuated from international disdain to acclaim. In...
When it comes to Christmas Day celebrations, there are fewer sweeter words to hear than: “Lunch time!”. While every family has their own unique traditions and recipes, this year we’re sharing one of our favourite South African recipes paired with a (virtually) South...
Snoek and sauvignon – could there be a better summer pairing? In South Africa, ’tis the season to braai and if you find yourself near the ocean, slapping a fish over the coals is a no-brainer. While any fish can be grilled, snoek is a firm South African...
Winemakers expected the worst but were surprised to find harvest 2018 to provide some of the best wines in memory. This is according to Jaco Potgieter, winemaker at Douglas Green, who has been particularly blown away by the white wines this year. “The white wines are...
Douglas Green Chardonnay 2017 shines at revered Chardonnay du Monde competition for second year running Douglas Green Chardonnay 2017 has bolstered its considerable awards pedigree by winning a gold medal at the prestigious Chardonnay du Monde competition, which took...
