Jun 06, 2020 TOPS at SPAR Wine Show Johannesburg 2020 Step into the Winelands. The next stop for the WINEderland Tour takes place at Montecasino in Fourways, Sandton from 4 - 6 June 2020. Experience the beautiful landscapes, drink the rich aromas, meet the colourful characters and indulge in our globally celebrated wines. THE TOPS AT SPAR WINE SHOW (PTY) LTD (“The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show” – THE PROMOTER) Applicable to Competitions Held by The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show and its Associated Partners. General Rules of Competitions. The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show agrees to run competitions in respect of the EVENT where entrants are eligible to claim a prize offering as. With four cities already under the belt in its seven-city WINEderland 2019 tour, organisers of the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show have announced 2020 dates for SA’s largest travelling wine show along with plans to introduce a new brand look and feel.
Two weeks is what separates you from an exceptional wine experience. The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show is coming to East London from Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 November at Hemingways Casino.
If you’ve ever wondered how your vino got its shade, or if the cork truly is superior to the controversial screw cap, then the Wine Theatre is where you’ll find answers. Two new ranges in the SPAR Sommeliers Olive Brook selection – the Everyday and Terroir Selection – will be showcased in a presentation titled, ‘Complex but not Confusing’. Some other theatre highlights include presentations by Imbuko Wines (A Festival of Wine), Perdeberg (Dryland Wines – a story of survival) and Stellenbosch Vineyards (Your personal encounter with wine).
There are over 120 wines to be tasted, including Creation Wines, De Grendel, Groot Phesantekraal Boerdery, and Kleine Zalze. The DTI, as a catalyst for transformation and change and a promoter of cultural diversity in the wine industry, will be bringing four new wine farms to the show, giving visitors the opportunity to sample and buy wines from Libby’s Pride, Thokozani, Ses’fikile and Ntsiki Biyela. There’s also the chance to win wine for a year, courtesy of Stellenbosch Vineyards.
The Wine Label Design Awards, presented by Rotolabel, is a unique feature of the show, giving visitors the opportunity to vote for their favourite award-winning wine label in various categories. The competition rewards outstanding design as an influence on wine purchases and are judged on originality of concept, execution, shelf appeal and effectiveness as a piece of communication.
Andrew Douglas, Owner and Producer of The Wine Show, says:
“We are excited to bring the show to East London for the first time and we look forward to sharing an amazing line-up of well-known and as-yet-undiscovered gems from the world-renowned Cape winelands for tasting and buying, entertainment at every turn, interactive edutainment in our popular wine theatres.”
“The Wine Show is always fun, and it offers something for every wine-lover from novice to aficionado; it’s the place to stock up on old favourites and make new discoveries, which can be shipped free of charge with our complimentary ‘Sip ‘n Ship’ service,” he adds.
The East London leg of the seven-city TOPS at SPAR Wine Show takes place at Hemingways Casino from Thursday 7 to Saturday 9 November, from 17:00 to 21:00 on Thursday and Friday and from 15:00 to 21:00 on Saturday.
Tickets are priced at R135 for Thursday and R185 for Friday and Saturday, which includes a tasting glass, show guide, access to wine theatre and unlimited tastings. Tickets are available from https://wineshow.co.za/tickets/
The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show is a proud advocate of responsible consumption of alcohol and safe driving practices, and subscribes to the #DrinkSmart campaign.
“We have partnerships in place to ensure guests have safe and affordable options to get home safely, specifically with GoodFellas, which provides function teams to drive visitors home for free in their own vehicles on a first-come-first-served basis,” says Debbie Combrink, CEO of the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show.
Be sure to avoid wine FOMO and book your tickets to immerse yourself in this unique ‘Winederland’ experience!
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