Time to Celebrate #CapClassiqueDay

Even though we're all still under National Lockdown & with the current restrictions on getting your hands on some bubbles, on 1 September 2020, it's time to celebrate the 2nd #CapClassiqueDay! So we decided to share some more #PerfectedByTime moments & thoughts ahead of time, so that you can start planning your own way to celebrate. (Hopefully with a bottle of bubbles that you've been saving in the back of the cupboard for some worthy celebration.)

A rather new addition to the yearly wine calendar, this initiative was started in 2019 by the Cap Classique Producers Association (CCPA). The #CapClassiqueDay has a rather simple purpose - 'to encourage people from different walks of life to unite their passion & love for bubbly.'

Did you know that the 1st bottle of Cap Classique was produced by Simonsig back in 1971, which means that next year, we will be celebrating 50 years of Cap Classique! An art truly #PerfectedByTime, taking a minimum of 9 months to produce a single bottle, means that most of the bottles of Cap Classique we will be celebrating with next, have already been bottled & are waiting for the date.

Check out Cap Classique Producers' Association here - www.capclassique.co.za

In celebration of #CapClassiqueDay & we've teamed up with the Cap Classique Association & will be giving away a mixed case of MCC consisting of:

- Alleé Bleue Brut Rose 2012
- Boschendal Brut Rose NV
- Krone Vintage Cuvee Brut 2013
- Graham Beck Brut NV
- Van Loveren MCC Brut Limited NV
- Kleine Zalze Vintage Brut 2009

How to enter:
1. Follow As Seen By Lloyd & the Cap Classique Association on Facebook.
2. Share the Competition Post using #CapClassiqueDay & #PerfectedByTime
3. Tag a few friends in the comments on the Competition Post.
4. Additional entries on Instagram & Twitter. 

T&C's apply

NB - Delivery of wine will only take place once allowed in terms of Government National Lockdown Regulations.

#WINEderland returns to Pretoria

The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show WINEds its way to Pretoria.

Head on out to Menlyn Park Shopping Centre from 3 to 5 October for a dazzling 'POURformance' of some of SA's best wine.

So what I love about this show, is that it really offers something for every wine-lover - from novice to aficionado. So you can really take a stroll & I guarantee there will be something happening that's going to not only tickle your tastebuds, but you also may just learn something more about wine that you didn't know at the interactive wine theatres. The #SAWineShowcase Theatre, that is presented by Jon Meinking, is always a treat, you'll find me seated in that theatre on Thursday eve!

There is a variety of tickets available from www.wineshow.co.za

General Admission - R185

Couples Combo - R385

Weekend Pass - R280

All tickets includes your tasting glass, show guide & access to the wine theatres & unlimited tastings!

Couples Combo - double up on the above & add a 6-pack of glasses (valued at R570).

Weekend Pass - gives you access on both Friday & Saturday.

Here comes the exciting part! 

I've got 2 sets of 4 tickets to give away. Yes, that means you & 3 friends will be able to visit The Wine Show at Menlyn Park Shopping Centre on Thursday - 3 October. 

How to enter:

1. Like As Seen By Lloyd & Tops at SPAR on Facebook.

2. Share the Competition Post on Facebook or Twitter using #WINEderland.

3. Tag your 3 friends that will be wining it up with you. 

T&C's apply. 

Winners will be announced 30 September. 

#CadburyTasteTheAction

Imagine sitting watching a Premier League game LIVE! Well, if this has been your dream, it may just become a reality, if you are a Cadbury fan! Get in on the action with the 'Cadbury FC, Taste the Action' competition.

Cadbury has partnered with the English Football league system & is offering a loyal fan, the experience of a lifetime. You could win 1 of 3 grand prizes, consisting of a trip for 2, to watch a PL game LIVE in the UK. There are weekly instant prizes up for grab too.

To enter, all you have to do, is buy any 2 of your favourite participating Cadbury chocolate bars (Lunch Bar, PS, 5Star & Crunchie). Dial *120*101112# and enter the unique code found inside the pack & follow the prompts. (Naturally T&C's apply.)

The face of the campaign & representing Cadbury FC is SA football player - Lucas Radebe, who said that he has loved 2 things from a young age. Cadbury & Football! Being part of this campaign gives him a chance to enjoy what he loves at the same time. 

But wait! There's more... As an added bonus, I'm giving away 10 #CadburyTasteTheAction hampers. (5 on Facebook & 5 on Twitter.)

A hamper filled with cool Cadbury FC things. Cadbury FC Shirt, Power Bank, Scarf, Soccer Ball, Clapper & a Water Bottle. (If you're lucky, there may just be a few added Cadbury favourite chocolates in the mix too.)

How to enter:

1. Like As Seen By Lloyd & Cadbury Dairy Milk on Facebook.

2. Share the competition post on Facebook or Twitter using #CadburyTasteTheAction.

3. Tag 2 Friends who love a good Cadbury Chocolate.

Winner announced on 5 September.
T&C's Apply. 

#WineRoutingWithLloyd - Father's Day with Flagstone Wines

This Father's Day, let him have the Last Word...

Let's be honest, our Dad's play an influential role in shaping our life, from a very young age. Subtly, influencing our personalities & steadily weathering our moods & emotions as we grow older. I know my childhood & adolescence was puntuated by my Dad's final say.

On my recent #WineRoutingWithLloyd trip, I discovered Flagstone's Last Word Fortified Wine. And what a perfect fit. And it's only now that I realised that this would make a spirited geture & gift for Father's Day; and here is why.

A warm rub-red colour. Spicy. Toasty Oak Notes & Dark Fruit Bouquets. A Sweet Eccentricity with a Gentleman's demeanour. The Last Word just has a real 'Dad' feel to it. I even got to share a glass of this beautiful wine with my Father at Flagstone Wines! How wonderfully everything comes together. 

Made by weaving the ethereal flavours & aromas of fermentation into the typically dense complex & tannic structure of all Flagstone handmade reds. (These wines are known to have an incredible form, exhibiting the fruits of a Pinotage, with a note of sweetness that just adds a final flourish to that special moment.)

A bright red sapphire colour on the edges, flowing into a dark & intense ruby red. With aromas of ripe, dark red fruit, cocoa & toasty vanilla. Wrapped in a warm, spicy oak flavours of cinnamon & nutmeg. In your mouth you get sweet red berries & dried apricots & peaches, whilst the sweet plum fruit compote lingers & ends off with a comforting warm sensation. Imagine this with some chocolate covered figs, fresh biscotti & Gorgonzola cheese.

Sounds delightful now doesn't it?

And guess what? I've got 2 bottles of this beauty to give away for Father's Day so that you can let your Dad have the Last Word too.

How to enter:

1. Like As Seen By Lloyd & Flagstone Wines on Facebook or Follow @Lloydi_Boy & @FlagstoneWines on Twitter.

2. Repost the competition Post on Facebook or Retweet the competition Tweet on Twitter. Remember to include the #FlagstoneLastWord in your post/tweet.

3. Tag 2 friends in your post who you think should share a bottle of Flagstone's Last Word with their Dad. 

NB. Remember, you have to include the #FlagstoneLastWord, otherwise your entry is not valid & can not be counted.

Good Luck!

Family Easter with Flagstone

So I got this super cool delivery... A Limited Edition Flagstone Cooler.

Now, what's even better than a Limited Edition Flagstone Cooler?

A Limited Edition Flagstone Cooler that has been filled with what is probably 6 of my personal favourite Flagstone wines!

 - Treaty Tree: 2015 Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec, Merlot 

 - Word of Mouth: 2017 Viognier

 - Dragon Tree: 2016 Cape Blend

 - Longitude: 2016 Shiraz, Cabernet Sauvignon, Malbec

 - Two Roads: 2016 Chardonnay

 - Free Run: 2017 Sauvignon Blanc

In my opinion, just perfect for the long Easter weekend coming up to be enjoyed with family & friends. 

I am feeling rather generous so, I am going to be giving away a Limited Edition Flagstone Cooler. And guess what? It's going to be filled with 6 bottles of Flagstone's wines for you to enjoy.

How to enter:

1. Like As Seen By Lloyd & Flagstone Wines on Facebook or Follow @Lloydi_Boy & @FlagstoneWines on Twitter.

2. Repost the competition Post on Facebook or Retweet the competition Tweet on Twitter. Remember to include the #FlagstoneEaster in your post/tweet.

3. Tag 2 friends in your post who you'd be sharing these wines with over the Easter Weekend. 

NB. Remember, you have to include the #FlagstoneEaster, otherwise your entry is not valid & can not be counted.

Good Luck!

and on the 12th day of Christmas...

It's no lie. I am a big lover of Soviet. And that is why they are Day 12.

What is there to really say? Well, what I love is that Soviet is most definitely a brand for everyone. Great fashion & to make it even better, very affordable.

So Santa is back with a R350 Soviet Denim voucher...

How to enter:

1. Like As Seen By Lloyd & Soviet Denim on Facebook or Follow @Lloydi_Boy & @SovietDenim on Twitter.

2. Repost the competition Post on Facebook or Retweet the competition Tweet on Twitter. Remember to include the #12DoCwithLloyd in your post/tweet.

3. Tag 2 friends in your post who are up for a shopping spree.

NB. Remember, you have to include the #12DoCwithLloyd otherwise your entry is not valid & can not be counted.

Good Luck!

and on the 11th Day of Christmas...

You definitely know that I am a lover of the Gin... And what is a day closer to Christmas, without adding some Hope on Hopkins Gin to the list.

An artisanal distillery in the heart of Cape Town that prides itselfs on truly crafting its own spirits. Making their gin from scratch themselves, so that the consumers know exactly where all the carefully sourced ingredients come from. 

Using South African malted barley as the base, which is cooked & fermented over several days & then finally triple distilled to make the base neutral spirit for their London Dry & Salt River gins. Distilling on the 4th time allows the alcohol vapours to infuse through the selected botanicals.

The one that I liked most, is inspired by the flavours from the Mediterranean, a Gin made from a Triple Distelled Grape Spirit, the Hope on Hopkins Mediterranean makes the cut. Infused with olives, rosemary, basil, thyme, & cardamon with hints of citrus & juniper. (So more like the 'savoury' gin type.)

Wohoo... And Santa loves a G&T too! So today, you stand in line to win a Hope On Hopkins Hamper! Complete with a bottle of the Hope On Hopkins Mediterranean Gin & Pink Fitch & Leedes Tonic. 

How to enter:

1. Like As Seen By Lloyd & Hope on Hopkins on Facebook or Follow @Lloydi_Boy & @HopeOnHopkins on Twitter.

2. Repost the competition Post on Facebook or Retweet the competition Tweet on Twitter. Remember to include the #12DoCwithLloyd in your post/tweet.

3. Tag 2 friends in your post who are in for a Pink G&T.

NB. Remember, you have to include the #12DoCwithLloyd otherwise your entry is not valid & can not be counted.

Good Luck!

and on the 10th Day of Christmas...

The Nomination story begins back in the late 1980's in Florence, in the centre of fashion & high-quality craftsmanship. A few months back I got to sit down with Nomination's founder, Paolo Gensini whilst he was in the country to celebrate a milestone in the Nomination story, their 30th Birthday. 

Paolo wanted to create  innovative modular jewellery for men & women of all ages & all socio-economic backgrounds. Nomination, from the Latin, meaning: "To Name." And so Composable was born. The modular bracelet that can be personalised using stainless steel links which have been adorned with gold letters, silver, enamel & precious stones. Making it a great choice for every style & occasion.

Definitely a new way of communicating & expressing your very own personality through the links that represent you, making it important & fashionable at an affordable price.

Santa comes bearing gifts today! Thanks to the the Treger Group & Nomination Italy, 1 lucky reader will win a Limited Edition 30 year Nomination Italy bracelet.

How to enter:

1. Like As Seen By Lloyd & Nomination on Facebook or Follow @Lloydi_Boy & @NominationItaly on Twitter.

2. Repost the competition Post on Facebook or Retweet the competition Tweet on Twitter. Remember to include the #12DoCwithLloyd in your post/tweet.

3. Tag a friend that would love this #Nomination30 prize just as much as you.

NB. Remember, you have to include the #12DoCwithLloyd otherwise your entry is not valid & can not be counted.

Good Luck!

and on the 9th Day of Christmas...

You scream. I scream. We all scream for Ice-Cream... Häagen-Dazs ice-cream that is! Being around since 1961 has given them some good time to perfect the craft. 

This past year I discovered the Salted Caramel Häagen-Dazs tubs... Guys, this honestly will change your life. The mixture of sweet & salty is so finely balanced that it plays around in your mouth & leaves you craving more.

It's a proven fact that Häagen-Dazs is the healthier option when it comes to your luxury ice-cream choices. Check my last post out here.

Some of my other favourite flavours:

 - Belgian Chocolate 

 - Macadamia Nut Brittle

 - Mint Leaves & Chocolate

I suggest you find your closest store ASAP & treat yourself. See the store list here.

Another Day of being Santa! Thanks to Häagen-Dazs & in the name of real, you can win 1 of 2 x R300 Häagen-Dazs vouchers that you can use at any of the Häagen-Dazs stores in South Africa.

How to enter:

1. Like As Seen By Lloyd & Häagen-Dazs on Facebook or Follow @Lloydi_Boy & @HaagenDazs_SA on Twitter.

2. Repost the competition Post on Facebook or Retweet the competition Tweet on Twitter. Remember to include the #12DoCwithLloyd in your post/tweet.

3. Tag 2 friends in your post who you will be taking along for a real treat of Häagen-Dazs.

NB. Remember, you have to include the #12DoCwithLloyd otherwise your entry is not valid & can not be counted.

Good Luck!

and on the 8th Day of Christmas...

Out in Franschhoek, is the Grande Provence Heritage Wine Estate. And it is on this estate that you will find the Angels Tears wine being produced. 

According to cellar legend, angels crept into the cellar & wept tears of joy when this wine touched their lips. I recently discovered the new Angels Tears Sauvignon Blanc.

An easy drinking Sauvignon Blanc out of the Western Cape, with Tropical Fruit aromas on the nose & a palate supported by slight hints of Green Pepper. Very well balanced & leaves you with a Crisp Finish. 

Best enjoyed with Fresh Seafood or Chicken dishes. (Or just on it's own, on the patio looking out over the sea!) 

Santa like a glass of vino now & then too! Thanks to Grande Provence, 3 of you will each walk away with 2 bottles of the Angels Tears Sauvignon Blanc to enjoy in the comfort of your own home & with your friends & family.

How to enter:

1. Like As Seen By Lloyd & Grande Provence on Facebook or Follow @Lloydi_Boy & @Grande_Provence on Twitter.

2. Repost the competition Post on Facebook or Retweet the competition Tweet on Twitter. Remember to include the #12DoCwithLloyd in your post/tweet.

3. Tag 3 friends that you will be sharing your bottles of Angel Tears - Sauvignon Blanc with.

NB. Remember, you have to include the #12DoCwithLloyd otherwise your entry is not valid & can not be counted.

Good Luck!

and on the 7th Day of Christmas...

One thing about me that you must know is that I always want to smell good! Doesn't matter if I am heading to work, to the club or to bed. I always need to be smelling good. 

Earlier this year, I discover Atelier Cologne & instantly fell in love. 

Atelier Cologne was born out of the encounter & love of Christophe Cervasel & Sylvie Ganter, the creators & founders of the luxury brand. "Perfume has been our passion & our profession."

Back in 2006, they had a dream to create colognes that are to be worn as Pure Perfumes & so the Colognes Absolues was born. 

Each of the Colognes Absolues tells the story treasured emotions & powerful memories. Starting off with a powerful image & memory, every Colognes Absolues is a moment in a bottle... 

There are currently 6 Colognes Absolues collections:

 - Joie de Vivre

 - Chic Absolu

 - Avant Garde

 - Haute Couture

 - Carte Blanche

 - Bon Voyage

Each with it's own story, emotion & memory...

So my personal favourite. The Oud Saphir comes from the Haute Couture collection. A fresh citrus & woody cologne, that has been highlighted by notes of soft leather.

"Her decision was irreversible. She would not continue living a life by others' rules. To see his deep sapphire blue eyes & feel the calm of his voice again were the only things that mattered now. With him she finally felt ready to write her own history."

As with any fragrance there are 3 different notes that will come through.

Top notes - Bergamot from Calabria, Ambrette from India & Pink Pepper from China.

Heart notes - Violet Leaves from Grasse, Jasmine from Egypt & Suede Leather.

Base notes - Dark Oud, Birch wood from China & Vanilla from Madagascar.

What is available at all the Atelier Cologne counters is a bespoke engraving experience. It is here that you will be able to have your 30ml travel spray refilled & having it's very own leather case engraved with your name or initials. 

Santa is smelling amazing today guys! Thanks to Bacher & Co, 1 lucky person will win an Atelier Cologne Experience at the Atelier Cologne Counter in Edgars in Sandton City, Hyde Park Corner, Eastgate or the V&A Waterfront. You will get to personalise your very own leather pouch having it engraved & taking home with you, your choice of a 30ml Atelier Cologne fragrance.

How to enter:

1. Like As Seen By Lloyd & Fragrance Fanatics on Facebook or Follow @Lloydi_Boy on Twitter.

2. Repost the competition Post on Facebook or Retweet the competition Tweet on Twitter. Remember to include the #12DoCwithLloyd in your post/tweet.

3. Tag 2 friends that you think are always all about smelling good.

NB. Remember, you have to include the #12DoCwithLloyd otherwise your entry is not valid & can not be counted.

Good Luck!

and on the 6th Day of Christmas...

It's always a good thing to have a few healthy days during the holiday season as well. And who better than Wellness Warehouse to help you out & keep you on the healthy side of things?

We all know that Carbs are technically a no-go right? But lets be honest now, fresh bread is always a yummy treat. I discovered Calorie Conscious breads in the Menlyn Maine store. The healthier option is always the better option.  

Check out some of the Healthy Recipes here. My favourites here are the beverages & smoothies. Always a winner & really tasty, especially in the early mornings to get you started for the day.

I've compiled a list of all my favourite products that I've discovered over the last year & now is the time to share it with you.

ButtaNutt - Tree Nut Spreads.

Cocobaci Activated Charcoal Teeth Whitening.

Santa Anna's Corn Chips.

Rush Berry Burst Raw Bar.

Farmernut Snack Bar - Macadamia & Dates.

Rude Health Smoothie Oats Drink.

Reyneke Organic Sauvignon Blanc Semillon.

Appleby's Clear Apple Cider Vinegar.

Wellness Diffuser - Ylang Ylang.

Check out my last post on Wellness Warehouse here.

Santa is being healthy today! Thanks to Wellness Warehouse, you could win a R500.00 Wellness Warehouse voucher to help you be a whole lot healthier after that Christmas lunch.

How to enter:

1. Like As Seen By Lloyd & Wellness Warehouse on Facebook or Follow @Lloydi_Boy & @wellnews on Twitter.

2. Repost the competition Post on Facebook or Retweet the competition Tweet on Twitter. Remember to include the #12DoCwithLloyd in your post/tweet.

3. Tag 2 friend that should be keen to #LiveLifeWell with you after Christmas.

NB. Remember, you have to include the #12DoCwithLloyd otherwise your entry is not valid & can not be counted.

Good Luck!

and on the 5th Day of Christmas...

A night away at a hotel is always a great break from your everyday life. But it is even better when you get to stay at a 4-star hotel in Sandton on Nelson Mandela Square, whilst being surrounded by some of the best restaurants & shops around.

A contemporary hotel that sure provides guests with serious luxurious accommodation with a mix of the classic & modern along with a monochrome colour palette, it creates a sophisticated yet ambient setting for you to relax in style.

The hotel offers a wide range of services. My favourite being the wellness spa, where you can restore your mind, body & spirit all in one go & indulge in high quality treatments, ranging from massages, body & facial therapy to salon services. There is even a Rasul chamber for you to enjoy & includes 6 treatment rooms which are suitable for private or couple treatments.

Or you can chill out next to the infinity pool sipping on some bubbly enjoying the summer sun whilst ordering some lunch from the Maximillien Restaurant downstairs. Check out my link to my previous post about the new menu out at the restaurant prepped by Chef Sylvester Nair here.

Here is to being Santa today! Thanks to the Da Vinci Hotel & Suites, 1 lucky reader will win a 1 Night Stay for 2 people at the Da Vinci Hotel, including Breakfast the next morning.

How to enter:

1. Like As Seen By Lloyd & Da Vinci Hotel & Suites on Facebook or Follow @Lloydi_Boy & @DaVinciHotelSA on Twitter.

2. Repost the competition Post on Facebook or Retweet the competition Tweet on Twitter. Remember to include the #12DoCwithLloyd in your post/tweet.

3. Tag your plus one that you would want to treat to this amazing night away at the Da Vinici Hotel & Suites in Sandton.

NB. Remember, you have to include the #12DoCwithLloyd otherwise your entry is not valid & can not be counted.

Good Luck!

and on the 4th Day of Christmas...

You can enjoy Tranquini all day, everyday.

A relaxation drink with ingredients that are known to help relieve stress, anxiety, increase focus without making you feel sleepy. 

Tranquini.

If your mind is full, be mindful instead... So when things get too much & your head is feeling foggy from stress, Tranquini has you covered. A range of lightly carbonated drinks containing herbal blends mixed with theanine from green tea. So helping you clear you mind & finding your flow again. Destressing with bubbles lead to good things happening.

Mixed Berries

Green Tea Twist

Ginger-Lemon Grass

Apple Cherry

The perfect drink for the person who is increasingly prioritising mindfulness & a more actively relaxed life. This past year has become a year for me to focus on myself & clearing my mind. During stressful exam times, I found myself feeling a whole lot less stressed after enjoying an ice-cold Tranquini. 

Whoop to being Santa today! Thanks to Tranquini, I am positively relaxed & you can be too. You can win 1 of 4 mixed cases of Tranquini.

How to enter:
1. Like As Seen By Lloyd & Tranquini on Facebook or Follow @Lloydi_Boy & @TranquiniGlobal on Twitter.
2. Repost the competition Post on Facebook or Retweet the competition Tweet on Twitter. Remember to include the #12DoCwithLloyd in your post/tweet.
3. Tag 3 friends in your post who also need to be 'Positively Relaxed' this Christmas Season.

NB. Remember, you have to include the #12DoCwithLloyd otherwise your entry is not valid & can not be counted.

Good Luck!