Yolandi de Wet PR

Kantoor tot Saterdag, 7 September - kom kuier saam, is FLIPPEN lekker!

Kom kuier by die 90ste Swartlandskou op Moorreesburg vanaf vandag, Woesdag 4 tot Saterdag 7 September.

🎟 Kaartjies te koop by Ticketpro https://www.ticketpros.co.za/portal/web/index.php/parent_event/7785eff0-7074-bb62-92dd-6698dc3f7bac?

🌾 Swartlandskou – kom ervaar plattelandse gasvryheid by die grootste skou in die Wes- en Suid-Kaap.

Lees meer https://www.swartlandskou.co.za/

South African Young Wine Show

The SANWSA welcomes producers, members & sponsors at the 2024 – the National Winners and Trophy Winners to be announced during the day – join us on X for a live feed.
📸 - A Gorman Photography

feesprogram vir vandag, Saterdag 3 Augustus!

BAIE trots!

🥳TWEE UITVERKOOPTE VERTONINGS🥳

Ons is so dankbaar vir julle ondersteuning, ons het pas TWEE vertonings uitverkoop - “Vincent - his quest to love and be loved” asook “Ouma is op pad”.

Voorkom teleurstelling en bespreek jou 2024 kaartjies by Tixsa - https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/events/32614

💻 KANTOORURE
Maandag - Saterdag 10:00 tot 14:00
📍 KALFIEFEES KANTOOR (De Wet Saal, Roosstraat 8, Onrusrivier) oop tot Woensdag 7 Augustus. Vanaf 8 Augustus gaan slegs die biblioteek/ouditorium kantoor oop wees.
📍 MUNISIPALE BIBLIOTEEK (Duikerstraat 66, Hermanus)

Kom kuier saam by die 24ste vanaf Donderdag 1 - Sondag 11 Augustus.

Meer inligting en volle feesprogram by https://kalfiefees-hermanus.co.za/

🌾 SWARTLANDSKOU KAARTJIEVERKOPE IS OOP 🌾

Die 90ste Swartlandskou kaartjieverkope is oop – besoek Ticketpro en bespreek https://tinyurl.com/2m8ax7ja

🎟 Toegang wissel van R30 tot R150 per dag, gratis vir kinders onder vyf jaar en R40 vir kinders onder 18 jaar, asook afslag vir pensionarisse.

🌾 Swartlandskou – die grootste skou in die in die Wes- en Suid-Kaap - https://www.swartlandskou.co.za/

🌾 SWARTLANDSKOU KAARTJIEVERKOPE IS OOP 🌾

Die 90ste Swartlandskou kaartjieverkope is oop – besoek Ticketpro en bespreek https://tinyurl.com/2m8ax7ja

🎟 Toegang wissel van R30 tot R150 per dag, gratis vir kinders onder vyf jaar en R40 vir kinders onder 18 jaar, asook afslag vir pensionarisse.

🌾 Swartlandskou – die grootste skou in die in die Wes- en Suid-Kaap - https://www.swartlandskou.co.za/


Swartland Tourism Swartland Joernaal

🐋🎸 VIR DIE EERSTE KEER TERUG IN DIE KAAP – BLACKBYRD BY KALFIEFEES 🎸🐋

BlackByrd Band, met twee nuwe lede, tree vir die eerste keer in die Kaap op en dit by die 2024 !

🥂 Bespreek ‘n tafel vir 10 en bring jou kollegas, familie, vriende – sommer jou skoonma ook!

🪩 Die partytjie is Saterdag 10 Augustus by die Sandbaaisaal - https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/blackbyrd

AFSLAG
🎟 5% afslag op kaartjies aanlyn by Tixsa tot Sondag 21 Julie 2024.

🕙 KANTOORURE
Die Kalfiefees kantoor (De Wet Saal, Roosstraat 8, Onrusrivier) is oop vir diegene wat vandaar kaartjies wil bespreek. Maandae - Saterdae 10:00 – 14:00
📖 BLAAI deur ons feestydskrif, KALFIE Feesgids aanlyn by https://kalfiefees-hermanus.co.za/kalfiefees-hermanus-feesgids-2024/

Kom kuier saam by die vanaf Donderdag 1 - Sondag 11 Augustus.

🐋🎸 VIR DIE EERSTE KEER IN DIE KAAP – DIE NUWE BLACKBYRD BY KALFIEFEES 🎸🐋

BlackByrd Band, met twee nuwe lede, tree vir die eerste keer in die Kaap op en dit by die 2024 !

🥂 Bespreek ‘n tafel vir 10 en bring jou kollegas, familie, vriende – sommer jou skoonma ook!

🪩 Die partytjie is Saterdag 10 Augustus by die Sandbaaisaal - https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/event/blackbyrd

AFSLAG
🎟 5% afslag op kaartjies aanlyn by Tixsa net tot nou Sondag 21 Julie.

🕙 KANTOORURE
Die Kalfiefees kantoor (De Wet Saal, Roosstraat 8, Onrusrivier) is oop vir diegene wat vandaar kaartjies wil bespreek. Maandae - Saterdae 10:00 – 14:00
📖 BLAAI deur ons feestydskrif, KALFIE Feesgids aanlyn by https://kalfiefees-hermanus.co.za/kalfiefees-hermanus-feesgids-2024/

Kom kuier saam by die vanaf Donderdag 1 - Sondag 11 Augustus.


Hermanus Tourism Bureau

Groot voorreg om vanjaar deel te wees van sosiale media bestuur en mediaskakeling vir die 90ste Swartlandskou!

Hulle vier vanjaar vanaf Woensdag 4 – Saterdag 7 September 2024 die hul se 90ste bestaansjaar!

📢 JAARLIKSE HOOGTEPUNTE SLUIT IN:
💄Damesdag – Woensdag, 4 September 2024
Ons gewilde Damesdag wat laas jaar 550 dames gelok het beloof vanjaar 'n oggend van groot opwinding, bederf, lekker lag en kuier.
Kom geniet 'n ontspanne vonkel oggend saam met gasspreker Marciel Hopkins, top vermaak deur The Muses en ‘n heerlike 3-gang ete - gelukkige trekkinge en 'n geskenk vir elke dame.
LET WEL: Die Damesdag was in die verlede op Donderdae en het geskuif na Woendag.
Besprekings open 15 Julie 2024.
Trots geborg deur AFGRI.

🌾 Swartlandskou – die grootste skou in die in die Wes- en Suid-Kaap - https://www.swartlandskou.co.za/

2024 Kalfiefees Hermanus Kunstefees, feestydskrif is hier!

Blaai hom by https://kalfiefees-hermanus.co.za/kalfiefees-hermanus-feesgids-2024/

Bespreek jou kaartjies by Tixsa en kom kuier saam by die 24ste vanaf Donderdag 1 - Sondag 11 Augustus.

🐋🎟 2024 HOOFPROGRAM KAARTJIEVERKOPE OOP! 🎟🐋

Die 2024 Kalfiefees Hermanus Kunstefees hoofprogram kaartjieverkope is oop – ons is BAIE opgewonde, hoop julle ook!

Kaartjieverkope by Tixsa – https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/events/32614
Volledige feesprogram by (kaartjies binnekort beskikbaar) - https://kalfiefees-hermanus.co.za/

E-pos [email protected] of skakel +27 61 520 9041
Kom kuier saam by die 24ste vanaf Donderdag 1 - Sondag 11 Augustus.

🐋🎟 2024 HOOFPROGRAM KAARTJIEVERKOPE OOP! 🎟🐋

Die 2024 Kalfiefees Hermanus Kunstefees hoofprogram kaartjieverkope is oop – ons is BAIE opgewonde, hoop julle ook!

Kaartjieverkope by Tixsa – https://tickets.tixsa.co.za/events/32614
Volledige feesprogram by (kaartjies binnekort beskikbaar) - https://kalfiefees-hermanus.co.za/

E-pos [email protected] of skakel +27 61 520 9041

Kom kuier saam by die 24ste vanaf Donderdag 1 - Sondag 11 Augustus.

MUSKADEL SA AWARDS 2024 HONOURS AN IMPRESSIVE 16 WINNERS

South African muscadel producers have reason to celebrate, having secured 16 awards at the 2024 Muskadel SA Awards tonight, Thursday 6 June 2024 at the 19th Muskadel SA Awards, sponsored by Vinochem, hosted at Noop Restaurant in Paarl.
Congratulations to these deserving winners, announced just in time to beat the cold front!

PLATINUM AWARDS
Five producers received a total of six platinum awards:
• Mont Blois Wine Estate Muskadel Harpie 2016
• Mont Blois Wine Estate Muskadel Pomphuis 2017
• Nuy Winery Barbieri Idro Rooi Muskadel 2016.
• Thelema Mountain Vineyards Mountain Vineyards Gargantua N/V
• AA Badenhorst Family Wines Family Wines The Saldanha Wine and Spirits Co. Hanepoot 2014.
• Badsberg Wine Cellar Hanepoot Jerepigo 2023

GOLD AWARDS
Eight producers received a total of ten gold awards:
• DTK Wines Hanepoot Jerepigo 2021
• DTK Wines Red Muscadel 2020.
• Klawer Wynkelder / Klawer Wines Cellars White Muscadel 2020
• Klawer Wynkelder / Klawer Wines Cellars Red Muscadel 2021
• Montagu Winery White Muscadel 2024
• Le Grand Chasseur Habata White Muscadel 2020
• Clairevaux Family Wines Red Muscadel 2023
• Aan De Doorns Winery Muscadel Sweet Red 2021.
• Orange River Cellars White Muscadel 2023.
• Constantia Uitsig Wine Estate Gravita 2020.

to all the winners, bring on

to Vinochem for your valued sponsorship of the !

WineLand Magazine Die Kelder Meisie wine.co.za

🍷🔥 2024 MUSKADEL SA AWARDS RESULTS ANNOUNCED TONIGHT 🔥🍷

The 2024 , sponsored by Vinochem, will be hosted tonight at NOOP Restaurant, Paarl.

See which "Soetes" are the best to keep you warm during the winter - results to be posted ‘live’ on X and after the announcement on Facebook and LinkedIn .


WineLand Magazine wine.co.za Die Kelder Meisie Die Burger Versnit

Today marks the inaugural South Africa Wine Summit – what a privilege to be a part of this amazing event as the social media manager.

Thank you to my AMAZING colleagues Isabeau Botha & Peter Pentz - ek sal saam met julle twee kaalvoet oor die Drakensberge loop

Read more at https://sawine.co.za/blend-and-bond-the-south-africa-wine-summit-marks-a-new-dawn-for-the-wine-industry/

Baie geluk Heinz Meissner met jou eerste roman, Rolf se Restourasie - dankie Hermanus Times vir 'n voorblad en bladsy 6.

Mag jy nog vele sulke lekker-lees stories uit jou pen toor.

Bestel die boek by Turskvy Publikasies https://turksvypublikasies.co.za/2024/04/22/rolf-se-restourasie/



Charlene Meissner

HOW MANY REASONS DO YOU NEED FOR A CELEBRATION?

Join Sauvignon Blanc South Africa and the rest of the world in celebrating on Friday 3 May 2024.
If you like Sauvignon Blanc as much as we do, make a whole weekend of it from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 May 2024!

HOW TO CELEBRATE?
Members: Tag us and we’ll share your posts! Download our official logo here https://bit.ly/3UsGMWk (right click and save as a transparent png to use on your content with no background)

: Watch out for special celebrations coming up, such as the Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc Soiree, on Friday 3 May 2024, 17:00 - 20:00, at Cassia Restaurant, Nitida Wine Estate. Book on Quicket: https://qkt.io/QyQ9wF.


Durbanville Wine Valley

HOW MANY REASONS DO YOU NEED FOR A CELEBRATION?

Join Sauvignon Blanc South Africa and the rest of the world in celebrating on Friday 3 May 2024.

If you like Sauvignon Blanc as much as we do, make a whole weekend of it from Friday 3 to Sunday 5 May 2024!

HOW TO CELEBRATE?
Members: Tag us and we’ll share your posts! Download our official logo here https://bit.ly/3UsGMWk (right click and save as a transparent png to use on your content with no background)

: Watch out for special celebrations coming up, such as the Durbanville Sauvignon Blanc Soiree, on Friday 3 May 2024, 17:00 - 20:00, at Cassia Restaurant, Nitida Wine Estate. Book on Quicket: https://qkt.io/QyQ9wF.


Durbanville Wine Valley

‘ROLBALDAG’ IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

It is almost time for our 2024 international celebrations… and yes, Sauvignon Blanc South Africa's famous ‘Rolbaldag’ is back by popular demand!

DATE: , Friday 3 May 2024
TIME: 10:30 for 11:00 – 15:00
VENUE: Stellenbosch Bowling Club
DRESS: – white and green or a touch of Africa
COST: R750 per player (thanks to our generous sponsors!)

Ever tried bowling with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc in your hand?

We promise you an extraordinary day with members, media, industry, trade, bowling, fun, delicious food, and of course, Sauvignon Blanc (this year, we'll spoil you with South African and international wines from the 2023 Sauvignon Selection by CMB/Concours Mondial du Sauvignon entries!)

There will be great prizes up for grabs. We look forward to with you!

HOW TO MAKE THE TEAM: Book your spot with Reinette Basson at [email protected]

Kind regards
RJ Botha (Chairperson) and the Sauvignon Blanc SA team

‘ROLBALDAG’ IS BACK BY POPULAR DEMAND

It is almost time for our 2024 international celebrations… and yes, our famous ‘Rolbaldag’ is back by popular demand!

DATE: , Friday 3 May 2024
TIME: 10:30 for 11:00 – 15:00
VENUE: Stellenbosch Bowling Club
DRESS: – white and green or a touch of Africa
COST: R750 per player (thanks to our generous sponsors!)

Ever tried bowling with a glass of Sauvignon Blanc in your hand? We promise you an extraordinary day with members, media, industry, trade, bowling, fun, delicious food, and of course, Sauvignon Blanc (this year, we'll spoil you with South African and international wines from the 2023 Sauvignon Selection by CMB/Concours Mondial du Sauvignon entries!)

There will be great prizes up for grabs. We look forward to with you!

HOW TO MAKE THE TEAM: Book your spot with Reinette Basson at [email protected]

Kind regards
RJ Botha (Chairperson) and the Sauvignon Blanc SA team

Thank you Die Kelder Meisie for sharing the beautiful Moedi Wines story.

Assisting my colleague Isabeau Botha (Isabeau Media) with sharing beautiful, heartfelt stories.

Moedi Wines champions beekeeping in rural South Africa at ProWein 2024

Moedi Wines, a new female-owned African wine brand, is set to make waves at ProWein 2024 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Founded by Lesego Serolong Holzapfel, Moedi not only showcases premium South African wines globally but also emphasises sustainability, African heritage, and community empowerment through the craft of beekeeping.

This year, South Africa commemorates 30 years of democracy and 365 years of its wine industry, which now employs over a quarter million people in its value chain.

"Amid our challenges, there is much to celebrate," Holzapfel reflects. "In 1994, it was nearly impossible for any black wine producers to participate in ProWein, and yet here we are."

Growing its wine exports from only 50 million litres in 1994, South Africa ranked as the sixth-largest wine exporter globally in 2022, at 440 million litres. Despite a dip to an estimated 306 million litres in 2023, Holzapfel envisions the industry’s potential to expand its wine exports and further increase the value per litre.

"In a new South Africa where collaboration flourishes, both black and white winemakers are crafting some of the world's finest wines and Cap Classique,” she says. “I believe our story must be shared with the world; it is a story of hope, friendship, and excellence."

At ProWein 2024, Moedi is launching three single varietals – Chenin Blanc, Mourvèdre Rosé, and Shiraz – handpicked from the prominent Swartland region’s dryland vineyards, known for producing complex, rich, yet easily drinkable wines. Moedi’s wines will be available soon in South Africa, the United States, the Netherlands, and Denmark.

Holzapfel believes the brand stands out for its quality as well as her focus on sustainability and impact. Originally from the North West province bordering Botswana, Holzapfel is committed to rural livelihood. Her food production career has been dedicated to creating rural income. In 2023, her Bokamoso enterprises won two important South African National Presidential Awards: one for Social Enterprise of the Year and the other for Breaking Ground Small Business.

The brand name "Moedi," pronounced "mu-e-di," means 'a stream of water' in her native Setswana language. She created this brand based on the belief that, just as water brings life, so do wine and honey. According to Holzapfel, Moedi Wines not only entices the palate but also supports honey farmers and funds scholarships for orphans in rural villages, with 10% of all profits donated.

Bee Loved Honey infuses Black Bee Brut

"When you drink Moedi Wines, you assist African honey farmers to generate a sustainable, ethical income,” Holzapfel says. After she realised South Africa was a net importer of honey, despite having an abundance of honeybees, she created business structures to empower rural beekeepers in remote villages.

“We have built over 1 000 hives; we have provided training and mentorship to more than 50 beekeepers; and we buy their honey at fair wholesale prices for our retail brand, Bee Loved Honey," she explains. “In this way, we create a sustainable ecosystem.”

Holzapfel emphasises, “Bees play a crucial role as pollinators, aiding biodiversity and the health of our environmental ecosystem. Some of the beekeepers also cultivate grapes for wine. Although bees do not pollinate vines, we can empower people in the value chain by helping them to diversify their income and become stewards of the soil."

A recent collaboration with Franschhoek-based Black Elephant Vintners & Co. led to the creation of the Black Elephant Vintners X Moedi Wines Cap Classique Black Bee Brut. This Cap Classique receives a dosage – or a ‘top up’ – with honey. The wine embodies the spirit of both brands, celebrating the beauty and strength that emerge when diverse talents and cultures unite. “While the African elephant reigns over the bush, it's the small African honeybee that creates boundaries around the entire bush ecosystem for the elephant and all its animals, driving food security through pollination,” Holzapfel explains.

The 'o' in Moedi represents the honeycomb of the beehive, symbolising collaboration with friends. “We cherish building bridges to bring a part of Africa to the world through wine, and the world back to Africa through impact.”

Giving back to Raise the Children

Holzapfel’s impact continues to inspire and change lives. Together with her husband, Neil, she co-founded Raise the Children International, a South African non-profit providing scholarships to orphans with leadership potential.

"Since 2012, we've assisted 176 scholars in accessing quality education," shares Holzapfel, an orphan herself, whose journey includes seven transformative years in the United States.

Meet the beekeeping wine ambassador at ProWein

South Africa’s beekeeping wine ambassador is as at ease on any international stage as she is in a beekeeper suit. Look out for Holzapfel from 10 to 12 March 2024, at ProWein, Düsseldorf. Taste Moedi’s exceptional wines at the Wines of South Africa (WoSA) exhibition, Hall 14, Block A70, Stand 3.

Press Release: Yolandi de Wet PR

Super proud to be a part of this amazing festival and the team behind it!

The 2024 Kalfiefees Hermanus Arts Festival is from Thursday, 1 to Sunday 11 August. Details on shows to be posted soon!

The 2024 Kalfiefees Hermanus Arts Festival is from Thursday, 1 to Sunday 11 August. Details on shows to be posted soon!

- I cannot get enough of The Little Hedonist’s food photography!

Thank you dear Amilinda!

{wine} These hot summer months are Sauvignon Blanc driven for me🥂🥵 There is something so refreshing about an icy glass of crisp Sauvignon Blanc as the sun warms the earth one last time for the day before it sets. It offers a brief reprieve against the heat, an aromatic fruit-forward hors d'oeuvres before dinner.

One of my favourite summer whites is the Bonnievale Wines The River Collection Sauvignon Blanc 2023, which recently received a Silver Outstanding at the Veritas Awards as well as a Double Gold in the Gilbert & Gaillard International Challenge. 🏆🏆

Leaning towards lighter foods during the summer months, but somewhat reluctant to let go of my carbs, I baked a cloud-like spinach, feta and sundried tomato plaited bread, loaded with herby Mediterranean flavours, to accompany this sterling Sauvie. Sliced into decadently thick wedges, it's the perfect serve as a sundowner.

How's 2024 treating you so far?

💔 Rest in Peace dearest Michael - thank you for being a mentor and a friend, I will miss you and your kind messages dearly.
Love always

Super proud moment for my client, Kasselshoop Cheese - hard work does pay off.



🧀🇿🇦🏪 now available at selected WOOLWORTHS stores nationwide! 🏪🇿🇦🧀

We are super proud of our team and their hard work!

🧀🇿🇦🏪 now available at selected WOOLWORTHS stores nationwide! 🏪🇿🇦🧀

We are super proud of our team and their hard work!

to the 2023 FNB Sauvignon Blanc South Africa Top 10!

What a terrific event on Wednesday 25 October 2023 at Kleine Zalze to announce the Top 10 best South African Sauvignon Blanc wines in 2023.

Guests were challenged to solve a Sixth Sense of Sauvignon Blanc Mystery in the Winelands, to figure out the winning wines from 20 finalists by tasting, feeling, listening, smelling and observing – from seashells and soil to ballet and a box of matches!

Read more about the lip-smacking delicious wines on their booklet -https://sauvignonblanc.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/Top-10-Booklet-WEB-2023.pdf

Thank you Natalie Gabriels Photography for the lovely pictures.

Today, 1 November 2023, marks 12 years of Yolandi de Wet PR - I cannot even begin to express my gratitude to each and every person who made this amazing journey possible!

Louise, Mom and Dad - for being my security and cheerleaders!
Thank you to my clients, media and colleagues who became friends and family - my beker loop oor.

2023 FNB SAUVIGNON BLANC SA TOP 10

, FNB and Ever Solutions SA revealed the winners of the 2023 FNB Sauvignon Blanc South Africa Top 10 competition at a function on Wednesday 25 October, at Kleine Zalze in Stellenbosch.

In alphabetical order, this year's Top 10 are:
• De Grendel Wine and Restaurant Koetshuis Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• Diemersdal Wine Estate Sauvignon Blanc Reserve 2023
• Kleine Zalze Family Reserve Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• Le Grand Domaine Wines Our Origin The Pledge Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• Nitida Sauvignon Blanc 2023
• Spier Wine Farm Seaward Sauvignon Blanc 2023
• Stark-Condé Wines Round Mountain Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• Steenberg The Black Swan 2022
• Tokara Wine & Olive Farm Reserve Collection Elgin Sauvignon Blanc 2022
• Zorgvliet Wines Single Vineyard Sauvignon Blanc 2022

Congratulations to all of the winners on their well-deserved recognition for their wines.

Thank you to our Top 10 title partner FNB and platinum partner Ever Solutions SA for their support in promoting Sauvignon Blanc innovation and excellence.

Read more about the awards at https://tinyurl.com/43k8jp9x

How about this view! Perfect day in the Winelands!

Sauvignon Blanc South Africa, FNB and Ever Solutions SA welcome all our guests, partners, media and wine industry role players to the 2023 awards at Kleine Zalze, Stellenbosch for a with Wolfgang Riebe as .

by FNB and

📷 - Ingerése Keuzenkamp, WineLand Magazine

A 6TH SENSE OF SAUVIGNON BLANC?

When the dress code says sensible/sensational, you know you are in for something!

We look forward to welcoming our guests to the 2023 FNB Sauvignon Blanc South Africa Top 10 today, Wednesday, 25 October at Kleine Zalze in Stellenbosch!

We hope you are ready for ?

We thank FNB for their unwavering support for the Sauvignon blanc cultivar.

A 6TH SENSE OF SAUVIGNON BLANC?

When the dress code says sensible/sensational, you know you are in for something!

We look forward to welcoming our guests to the 2023 FNB Sauvignon Blanc SA Top 10 today, Wednesday, 25 October at Kleine Zalze in Stellenbosch!

We hope you are ready for ?

We thank FNB for their unwavering support for the Sauvignon blanc cultivar.

👩‍💻🤳Ready for action - Veritas Awards Double Gold Medals to be announced in a few minutes, check out their X/Twitter at for 'live feed'. 🤳👩‍💻

🥂 Office for the evening - got to love the job 🥂

Veritas Awards welcomes producers, members & sponsors at the 2023 – the Double Gold medals, top producers and winners to be announced during the night – join us on X/Twitter for a live feed.

📸 – A Gorman Photography