Stephan Joubert was appointed as the group winemaker at DGB in mid-2018, succeeding JC Bekker.
Stephan, who previously held the position of group viticulturist and has been with DGB for 12 years, is a highly-rated viticulturist and industry contributor who has been leading the company's premium wine development initiative. He was also in charge of all grower relations and grape buying throughout the Western Cape, as well as managing the DGB farms and outside projects.
Having completed a BSC Agriculture in Winemaking and Viticulture before completing his Honours in Viticulture at the University of Stellenbosch, Stephan applies his knowledge to the complete winemaking process, spending time both in the vineyards and in the cellar as well as a judge at various local wine competitions.
He is passionate about understanding the diverse terroir influences on wine, and enjoys savouring a glass or two with his wife and spending time with his two children in the outdoors.