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‘Boer Soek ’n Vrou’: A hunger for love (for most)

‘Boer Soek ’n Vrou’: A hunger for love (for most)

by Renate Engelbrecht | Feb 17, 2023 | Entertainment, FEATURED POST 2

Seeing the excitement and nerves on the Boer Soek ‘n Vrou farmers’ faces as their trios of admirers finally arrived on the respective farms, was priceless. But, for one of the farmers the women’s arrival came with more nerves and tension than he’d hoped for…...
‘Boer Soek ‘n Vrou: Say your say and say it soon

‘Boer Soek ‘n Vrou: Say your say and say it soon

by Renate Engelbrecht | Feb 10, 2023 | Entertainment, FEATURED POST 2

As with every other season, the 15th season of Boer Soek ’n Vrou is starting to get real following the fourth episode. Each farmer has now voted out another two women and the remaining three – their top three, so to speak – will visit them on their respective farms...
‘Boer Soek ’n Vrou’: Connect in a flash and find five that’ll match

‘Boer Soek ’n Vrou’: Connect in a flash and find five that’ll match

by Renate Engelbrecht | Feb 3, 2023 | Entertainment, FEATURED POST 2

Five minutes can be long, but it can also be too short. Last night, kykNET’s Boer Soek ’n Vrou farmers got five minutes with each of the ten girls they chose from the letters received, and wow, did they have to choose five fast. Yup, after chatting to each of...
Boer Soek ‘n Vrou: You’ve got mail, and guess who got the most…

Boer Soek ‘n Vrou: You’ve got mail, and guess who got the most…

by Renate Engelbrecht | Jan 27, 2023 | Entertainment, FEATURED POST 2

Last night saw Marciel Hopkins deliver all the Boer Soek ‘n Vrou farmers’ letters to them and while some can now take their time and contact the women who wrote to them on their own, some have been summoned to choose ten women they’d like to meet...
‘Boer Soek ’n Vrou’’s eligible farmers & why I keep watching

‘Boer Soek ’n Vrou’’s eligible farmers & why I keep watching

by Renate Engelbrecht | Jan 25, 2023 | Entertainment, FEATURED POST 1

I have a confession. I always thought I would marry a farmer one day. Probably because I grew up in a small town in the Free State and never even imagined anything beyond the province’s borders. (I didn’t marry a farmer, though. God had other plans and...

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This Father’s Day, gift something more meaningfu This Father’s Day, gift something more meaningful than a price tag. Give him a moment. A memory. A piece of yourself. Whether it’s a legacy recording or a wine-blending session, these are gifts that whisper love and thoughtfulness – and leave a lasting mark.

Great fathers don’t need the spotlight, but they deserve to feel seen.

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From the oldest wine farm in the Swartland, this i From the oldest wine farm in the Swartland, this is probably one of my favourite Chenin Blancs to date. What a beautiful wine from @allesverlorenwine ! 

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The beautiful @brookdale_estate in Paarl continues The beautiful @brookdale_estate in Paarl continues to redefine South African winemaking with the release of four exciting new vintages – most notably, the highly anticipated Brookdale Twenty Field Blend 2024. This vibrant red wine is a true celebration of the almost-lost art of field blend winemaking, crafted from 20 red varietals inter-planted as bush vines on the estate. Ultimately, it’s a bold move that reflects Brookdale’s ongoing commitment to innovation, curiosity and craftsmanship.

Read all about it on the SUITCASE & CHARDONNAY blog. Link in bio. 

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