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André Brink of Groot Phesantekraal has been named Farmer of the Year for 2024 by Agricultural Writers SA (AWSA). The highly prized accolade was presented at the recent AWSA Awards ceremony in Centurion, Tshwane, where he was acknowledged for his pioneering and inspirational approach to agricultural sustainability and food security. The AWSA’s awards celebrate farmers […] The post ANDRÉ BRINK OF GROOT PHESANTEKRAAL NAMED SA’S FARMER OF THE YEAR FOR 2024 appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

The 45th edition of South Africa’s original and still favourite wine adviser, Platter’s Guide, is here, with an elegant blue-green cover-colour that speaks of South Africa’s vineyards’ unique location between two oceans. The guide’s founders, journalists and winelovers John and Erica Platter, in the late 1970s were inspired by Hugh Johnson’s pioneering Pocket Wine Book to compile […] The post Platter’s by Diners Club South African Wine Guide launches milestone 45th edition appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

Paying tribute to the estate’s co-founder Ansela van de Caab   June is a special heritage month in Muratie’s history books. It is the month in which Ansela van de Caab was emancipated from slavery, gaining her freedom to marry Laurens Campher and become one of the first owners of Muratie. The remarkable story of […] The post HONOURING MURATIE’S HERITAGE DURING THE MONTH OF JUNE appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

Explore some of the Cape’s best red wines at a premier tasting to be hosted by producers of the Durbanville Wine Valley on Friday, the 2nd of August. The Taste of Terroir Winter Red Wine Tasting Soirée by Durbanville Wine Valley will feature a range of red wines across several vintages and styles. Award-winning farms to […] The post DURBANVILLE RED WINES TAKE THE STARRING ROLE AT TASTE OF TERROIR SOIRÉE appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

At the 2024 World Drinks Awards  Van Ryn’s 15-Year-Old Potsill Brandy was awarded World’s Best Wine Brandy, for the second consecutive year, beating fierce competition from France, Spain, Australia and other South African prominent brandy producers within the 2024 World Brandy Awards category. This marks the 4th time within 5 years that Van Ryn’s brandy has been awarded this title. […] The post VAN RYN’S 15-YEAR-OLD POTSTILL CROWNED WORLD’S BEST FOR 2nd CONSECUTIVE YEAR! appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

In the rush of daily life, finding moments for self-care can seem out of reach. But DIY spa treatments offer a simple, quick, and affordable way to pamper yourself at home. Taking just 10 minutes to indulge in some you-time can help you reconnect with your senses and rejuvenate your body, resetting your relationship with […] The post Treat Yourself to a DIY Spa Experience with Nuts About Cooking Coconut Oil appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

Looking after your skin’s microbiome can help you achieve glowing skin. In order to do it right – you would first need to analyse whether your microbiome is healthy. Local leading skincare brand SKIN functional believes in enabling you to achieve your best skin yet, and this means giving the power back to you with their bespoke […] The post Your Skin’s Microbiome & Why It Matters appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

Durbanville, South Africa, April 2024: Winemakers from South Africa’s premier cool-climate winemaking region of Durbanville will unveil the latest vintage of its collaborative Sauvignon Blanc within days – and it’s a keeper! As with its previous two iterations, the 2024 Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc pooled the champion talents of the region’s renowned wine growers and winemakers. […] The post BE FIRST TO SAVOUR THE ALL-NEW DURBANVILLE COLLAB SAUVIGNON BLANC appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more

The new vintage of South Africa’s icon port from Allesverloren has been unveiled. Deemed the must-have for drinks connoisseurs, the wine’s latest iteration re-affirms Allesverloren’s status as a shining light for premier quality. With the launch of this 2020 vintage also comes a new name. The Allesverloren Fine Old Vintage now becomes Allesverloren Cape Vintage. […] The post ALLESVERLOREN’S LATEST PORT-STYLE WINE REAFFIRMS FARM’S ICON STATUS appeared first on Keeping it Candid ..read more