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COUNTDOWN TO NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL IN RIEBEEK VALLEY BEGINS

COUNTDOWN TO NEW MUSIC FESTIVAL IN RIEBEEK VALLEY BEGINS

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:6 November 23
  • Post category:Fine Wine and Dining/Press Release

The “next-big-thing” in the Riebeek Valley takes place in Riebeek Kasteel on December 8 and 9.  But be warned: tickets are limited and sales are brisk. This new music festival, named Boomerang ’23,…

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Durbanville Hills Announces Appointment of New Cellar Master

Durbanville Hills Announces Appointment of New Cellar Master

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:6 November 23
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

In the wake of the untimely passing of Martin Moore in May this year, Durbanville Hills is pleased to introduce its new cellar master, Pieter-Niel Rossouw, a seasoned winemaker and…

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Summer Yes” Campaign: Celebrating Individuality, Empowerment, and Inclusivity

Summer Yes” Campaign: Celebrating Individuality, Empowerment, and Inclusivity

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:20 October 23
  • Post category:Press Release

Starbucks South Africa, the world-renowned coffeehouse chain, is excited to announce its latest summer campaign "Your Summer Yes," curated especially for the South African market and designed to inspire customers to embrace…

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Launch Of ‘The Spice Wine Range’

Launch Of ‘The Spice Wine Range’

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:20 October 23
  • Post category:Entertainment/Fine Wine and Dining/FYI/Press Release

Celebrate the harmony of spring, vinous & culinary delights against the backdrop of one of the best views in the winelands ‘Spice up your Life’ on Saturday 11th November, embarking on…

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DON’T MISS MURATIE’S 2023 YEAR END BASH WITH THE KITCHEN JAMMIN’ BLUES BAND

DON’T MISS MURATIE’S 2023 YEAR END BASH WITH THE KITCHEN JAMMIN’ BLUES BAND

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:16 October 23
  • Post category:Entertainment/Press Release/Proudly SA wines

Always a highlight in Muratie’s calendar, the Kitchen Jammin’ Blues Band will be back again to close out the year in style on Muratie’s garden terrace. So, join the Melck…

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Tokara Chardonnay and Shiraz clinch Veritas Double Gold

Tokara Chardonnay and Shiraz clinch Veritas Double Gold

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:16 October 23
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

Tokara Chardonnay and Shiraz staked their claim with two Double Gold medals at the 2023 Veritas Awards, South Africa’s longest running and most prestigious wine competition. Tokara’s Double Gold duo,…

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Taste the very finest at Caroline’s White Wine & Cap Classique Review

Taste the very finest at Caroline’s White Wine & Cap Classique Review

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:4 October 23
  • Post category:FYI/Press Release

Caroline’s White Wine & Cap Classique Review 2023, hailed as one of the most coveted tasting events on the South African wine calendar, returns to the V&A Waterfront on Wednesday, 1…

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LESS THAN TEN DAYS LEFT TO ENTER THE 2023 DINERS CLUB WINEMAKER AND YOUNG WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

LESS THAN TEN DAYS LEFT TO ENTER THE 2023 DINERS CLUB WINEMAKER AND YOUNG WINEMAKER OF THE YEAR AWARDS

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:28 August 23
  • Post category:FYI/Press Release

There are less than ten days left to enter the prestigious Diners Club Winemaker of the Year and Young Winemaker of the Year awards, and the clock is ticking towards…

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MURATIE RETRO ROUGE VINTAGE WINE FESTIVAL

MURATIE RETRO ROUGE VINTAGE WINE FESTIVAL

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:24 August 23
  • Post category:Press Release

Are you interested in in tasting a wide range of vintage wines? Well, you won’t need to wait long. Muratie Retro Rouge Wine Festival is back! Head to Stellenbosch and…

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DURBANVILLE WINEMAKERS TO HOST EXCLUSIVE TASTINGS IN SANDTON

DURBANVILLE WINEMAKERS TO HOST EXCLUSIVE TASTINGS IN SANDTON

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

It’s fitting that headline Sandton restaurant and bar Zioux - host of a special tasting of wines from the Durbanville Wine Valley on September 5 - declares that ‘we are…

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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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Special and sad day today. Today 8 years ago you t Special and sad day today. Today 8 years ago you took your last breath Mommy. Today, we are thankful for your 68th birthday Daddy. Mommy you always worried that we would forget you, but you made sure to rise up on a day that we will always remember you. Forever and always with us 🫶🏻
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