#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. 

Gin & Tonic Festival

#PassTheGin
(that's my thing when it comes to having a good G&T with my friends)

So the next best thing on the market and the latest bandwagon that everyone seems to be getting in on, is gin. Small batch & Artisanal Gin. And what better way for Pretoria to taste, swirl & celebrate the fastest growing spirit category in the world than at the Gin & Tonic Festival. 

The festival that will be featuring some of the country's most exciting local gin distilleries as well as some of the more well-known international gin names will be taking place in the Tshwane CBD on Saturday, 5 November at the new and trendy 012 Central Venue.

What better way to enjoy a good G&T than tantalising your taste buds with some artisanal food that has been expertly paired with various of the G&T cocktails whilst taking the opportunity to chat to mixologists and ginsmiths to learn about what goes into making their unique G&T cocktails and to hear more about their "Gin Story."

The Festival kicks off at 11 AM and will be going on all day until 7 PM, with some of the country's top local artists (you can check in with me later to find the line-up, or keep your eye on the Facebook page) with a dedicated music and entertainment stage to keep you entertained. Or you can choose to take a chance in preparing your very own cocktails and even get to see the best barmen in the local industry compete head to head in a mixology competition. 

Now we all know that everyone loves getting a Goodie Bag. And guess what. At this event, everyone gets one, which includes a Gin Booklet, a branded Gin & Tonic Festival glass and various promotional material from local distilleries. (There may even be a small surprise in there too.)

Tickets are limited. (And that is always better, I mean, it's not at all pleasant when you are at an event and you need to queue for ages just to get a taste of something. So "small & personal" is what is going to make this day a hit.)

If you are very eager to get your tickets (like you should be), you can get in on the "Early Bird" ticket sales now! Visit Nutickets Now.

Early Bird - R 125.00

Regular - R 155.00

(Which means, you're saving R30.00 which you can use towards catching a Zebra Cab to the event)

If you are still skeptical about it, check out the Gin & Tonic Festival that happened in Joburg earlier this year here.

For any more information, then just go find them on Facebook - Gin & Tonic Festival