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A FESTIVE SEASON FEAST FROM GEORGIA EAST AND KRONE

A FESTIVE SEASON FEAST FROM GEORGIA EAST AND KRONE

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:17 November 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines/Recipes

Sustainably Sourced Crayfish Risotto with Paprika Browned Butter To Enjoy with Krone Vintage Rosé Cuvée Brut Georgia East, highly respected cook, writer, food stylist, photographer and author of West Coast Wander and her…

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EMPOWERMENT PROJECT SEES NEDERBURG GROW ITS OWN LUNCH 

EMPOWERMENT PROJECT SEES NEDERBURG GROW ITS OWN LUNCH 

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:17 November 22
  • Post category:Proudly SA wines

Distell has embarked on an eco-friendly, water recyclable aquaponics project to grow a variety of vegetables and also farm fish, at its Nederburg Winery in Paarl. As a hub-and-spoke venture,…

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DURBANVILLE WINE VALLEY CELEBRATES A STELLAR YEAR

DURBANVILLE WINE VALLEY CELEBRATES A STELLAR YEAR

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:10 November 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

South Africa loves the Durbanville Wine Valley. That’s the only deduction to be made from another spectacular year of awards and innovation for this region located just minutes from the…

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RIEBEEK VALLEY WINE CO.’S NEW ROSÉ BUBBLY IS THE DRINK THIS SUMMER

RIEBEEK VALLEY WINE CO.’S NEW ROSÉ BUBBLY IS THE DRINK THIS SUMMER

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:24 October 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

The Swartland’s renowned Riebeek Valley Wine Co. has added a delicious bubbly to its award-winning portfolio. Joining the sought-after Pieter Cruythoff Brut is a Brut Rosé, whose arrival also heralds a…

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LIMITED RELEASE OF THE MENTORS PEROLD 2019 MAGNUMS COMMEMORATES SOUTH AFRICAN WINE GIANT

LIMITED RELEASE OF THE MENTORS PEROLD 2019 MAGNUMS COMMEMORATES SOUTH AFRICAN WINE GIANT

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:21 October 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

Fine wine collectors can anticipate a special edition from The Mentors wine stable with a limited edition of 1.5L magnum bottles released in October 2022. Only 200 magnums of The…

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NEW WINES FROM BONNIEVALE PAY TRIBUTE TO WINEMAKER’S HERITAGE

NEW WINES FROM BONNIEVALE PAY TRIBUTE TO WINEMAKER’S HERITAGE

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:12 October 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

Wines are the story of what came before. In the case of experienced winemaker Pieter Rossouw’s new creation, everything began with the grandfathers in whose honour he names his inaugural…

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Steenberg Vineyards claims Golds and Double Golds at Veritas Awards

Steenberg Vineyards claims Golds and Double Golds at Veritas Awards

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:12 October 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

Steenberg Vineyards takes its rightful place as a leading producer of Cap Classique after garnering two Double Golds and a Gold medal for its elegant bubbly trio, as well as…

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TROPHIES AT IWSC REAFFIRM STELLENBOSCH’S ICON STATUS

TROPHIES AT IWSC REAFFIRM STELLENBOSCH’S ICON STATUS

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:11 October 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

The excellence of Stellenbosch wine has again been highlighted on the global stage following the announcement of winners at one of the world’s leading championships. Entrenching the region as the…

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Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon is overall champion at Veritas Awards

Tokara Cabernet Sauvignon is overall champion at Veritas Awards

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:11 October 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

Tokara’s Reserve Collection Cabernet Sauvignon is the overall champion of the 2022 Veritas Awards clinching the Duimpie Bayly Vertex trophy, the top accolade awarded by South Africa’s premium wine competition. …

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A RARE COLLECTION OF WINES FROM A 1975 PINOTAGE VINEYARD LAUNCHED

A RARE COLLECTION OF WINES FROM A 1975 PINOTAGE VINEYARD LAUNCHED

  • Post author:Cisca de Kock
  • Post published:2 October 22
  • Post category:Press Release/Proudly SA wines

Vin de Classique, producer of the premium Vrede range of wines, has launched a rare collection of wines crafted exclusively from a 1975 Pinotage block and made to mature for…

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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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