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Stellenbosch Hills unveils long-awaited 2022 vintage of Muscat de Hambourg

Stellenbosch Hills unveils long-awaited 2022 vintage of Muscat de Hambourg

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:23 June 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

Rare and unique Limited Release collector’s item flaunts a new look Stellenbosch Hills has made this season’s big reveal! Available now is the latest vintage of the well-known winery’s rare…

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Warm up with Loxtonia Soup & Cider Saturdays in the Ceres Valley

Warm up with Loxtonia Soup & Cider Saturdays in the Ceres Valley

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:22 June 22
  • Post category:Press Release

Experience winter in all its glory in the Ceres Valley with Soup & Cider Saturdays at the Loxtonia Cidery during the entire month of July. With the first snowfall on…

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WELGEGUND’S OLD VINE CINSAULT STRIKES GOLD AT THE 2022 DECANTER WORLD WINE AWARDS

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:20 June 22
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining/Press Release

Welgegund Heritage Wines Old Vine Cinsault 2019, made from 48-year- old dryland bush vines, was honoured with a Gold medal (95 points) at this year’s Decanter World Wine Awards (DWWA).…

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Tokara is only SA cellar to crack 50 Great White Wines of the World

Tokara is only SA cellar to crack 50 Great White Wines of the World

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:20 June 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

Tokara, the acclaimed family owned Stellenbosch wine estate, proudly flies the flag as the only South African producer to be included in the 50 Great White Wines of the World…

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LAUNCH OF BARISTA BLACK 2020

LAUNCH OF BARISTA BLACK 2020

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:15 June 22
  • Post category:Press Release

The second vintage of this luxury wine If the Authorised Biography of James Bond is to be believed, the world’s most celebrated secret agent is 100 years young. His creator may have…

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New Roodeberg gift pack captures the art of storytelling

New Roodeberg gift pack captures the art of storytelling

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:14 June 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

The art of storytelling is synonymous with Roodeberg, the legendary red blend that has stood the test of time for over seven decades with a story in every bottle. In…

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Terminology All Whisky Drinkers Should Know

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:13 June 22
  • Post category:FYI

Whether you’re a whisky drinker novice or just want to brush up on your whisky knowledge, discover our guide to terminology all whisky drinkers should know.

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Showcase of excellence awaits at Wine Town Stellenbosch

Showcase of excellence awaits at Wine Town Stellenbosch

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:13 June 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

Festival puts Stellenbosch wine, food and hospitality in spotlight 4-9 August South Africa’s heartland of wine goes on full display from Thursday, 4 August to Tuesday, 9 August, when it…

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Umami Mushroom Rigatoni

Umami Mushroom Rigatoni

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:8 June 22
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Who would have thought that we would be experiencing up to 30 degrees in June of all months. if you feel like me, I have my summer clothes mixed in…

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Mushroom Ragu Pappardelle

Mushroom Ragu Pappardelle

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:7 June 22
  • Post category:Let's Eat!/Recipes

Here is another delicious and filling recipe that is also budget friendly. You can level up by pairing it with one of my favorite Brut MCC's Pierre Jourdan. The recipe…

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Hi! I’m Cisca, mother to Hudson and Levi and wife to Daniel. I am a lecturer by day and content creator / influencer at night. I have always loved Beauty and Fashion and my blog gives me the opportunity to be creative. This blog is also about finding yourself and feeling comfortable in your own skin. Motherhood can be a daunting experience and I’m here to share my ups and downs and at the same time review Get ready and enjoy this journey with me.

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