First things first: We have a prize that we needed to redraw because the original winners did not claim them within 48 hours. (We feel bad doing it, but you snooze, you lose!)
So first off, for the special "library" tasting at Peninsula Cellars with John Kroupa and Matt Frollo, the redrawn winner is ... APRYL CHERRY! Apryl, please email us at cort@michiganbythebottle.com within 48 hours to claim your prize.
Congratulations to PENNEY LONG SHUMWAY! She was randomly drawn from yesterday's entrants to win a certficate redeemable for two bottles of bubbly and two champagne flutes from Good Harbor Vineyards. Penney, please email us at cort@michiganbythebottle.com within 48 hours to claim your prize. (For prizes not claimed within 48 hours, we will redraw from the original pool of entrants to determine a new recipient, so be sure to check back daily to see if you're a winner!)
We'll have a wrapup of the contest posted on Monday, PLUS, you'll want to check back, because we're going to need to redraw winners for at least one, if not two, contests. So there's STILL a chance to win!
Congratulations to BRANDY GERBER! She was randomly drawn from yesterday's entrants to win a private tour and tasting for up to four people at Chateau de Leelanau. Brandy, please email us at cort@michiganbythebottle.com within 48 hours to claim your prize. (For prizes not claimed within 48 hours, we will redraw from the original pool of entrants to determine a new recipient, so be sure to check back daily to see if you're a winner!)
Speaking of prizes left unclaimed, the winner of the Traverse City Wine & Art Festival tickets did not claim her prize in time, so we've redrawn. The new winner is ... GREG THOMAS! Greg, please email us within 48 hours to claim the prize.
This is it — the big finale contest! Today is the last day of the Giveaway! We hope you've had fun; we'll be posting a roundup on Monday.
This contest is closed as of 11:59 p.m. Friday, May 4.
Today's prize: A certificate redeemable for a bottle of Moonstruck Blanc de Noirs, a bottle of Sleeping Bare Blanc de Blanc, and two Good Harbor flutes.
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Congratulations to KRISTI LOWRIE! She was randomly drawn from yesterday's entrants to win a special "library" tasting at Peninsula Cellars with John Kroupa and Matt Frollo. Kristi, please email us at cort@michiganbythebottle.com within 48 hours to claim your prize. (For prizes not claimed within 48 hours, we will redraw from the original pool of entrants to determine a new recipient, so be sure to check back daily to see if you're a winner!)
This contest is closed as of 11:59 p.m. Thursday, May 3.
Congratulations to JERRY TEETS! He was randomly drawn from yesterday's entrants to win a VIP tasting and tour at Chateau Aeronautique. (Apparently Random.org heard Jerry's pleas for a birthday gift!) Jerry, please email us at cort@michiganbythebottle.com within 48 hours to claim your prize. (For prizes not claimed within 48 hours, we will redraw from the original pool of entrants to determine a new recipient, so be sure to check back daily to see if you're a winner!)
This contest is closed as of 11:59 p.m. Wednesday, May 2.
Today's prize: A "library" tasting for up to four people with winemakers John Kroupa and Matt Frollo. This is a special treat, as this is the first time customers have ever been invited to join the winemakers as they sample wines from the library, where wines from every year in Peninsula Cellars' existence are stored. There will be an opportunity for the winner and guests to buy from the library after the tasting.
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Congratulations to KERI ENDRES-BERCHER! She was randomly drawn from yesterday's entrants to win two tickets to the June 30 Traverse City Wine & Art Festival, courtesy of the festival organizers. Keri, please email us at cort@michiganbythebottle.com within 48 hours to claim your prize. (For prizes not claimed within 48 hours, we will redraw from the original pool of entrants to determine a new recipient, so be sure to check back daily to see if you're a winner!)
Well, Michigan Wine Month technically is over, but we refuse to accept it. We're going into overtime, extra innings, whatever you want to call it! We still have a few more great giveaways through Friday, May 4, including...
This contest is closed as of 11:59 p.m. Tuesday, May 1.
Congratulations to JANE VAINNER FOSTER! She was randomly drawn from yesterday's entrants to win a Free Run Cellars T-shirt and tasting tokens. Jane, please email us at cort@michiganbythebottle.com within 48 hours to claim your prize. (For prizes not claimed within 48 hours, we will redraw from the original pool of entrants to determine a new recipient, so be sure to check back daily to see if you're a winner!)
And don't forget: Even though Michigan Wine Month technically ends today, April 30, we have great prizes to give away through May 4!
This contest is closed as of 11:59 p.m. Monday, April 30.
Today's prize: A pair of tickets to the June 30 Traverse City Wine & Art Festival. The fourth annual celebration, held 3-10 p.m .at the Village at Grand Traverse Commons, features wines from Leelanau Peninsula, Old Mission Peninsula, Traverse City and the Benzie area, along with food and desserts from Traverse City and Leelanau restaurants, original artwork from dozens of regional artists, and live entertainment — including headliner Rusted Root!
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Congratulations to BEVERLY CLARK! She was randomly drawn from yesterday's entrants to win a Chateau Chantal VIP package. Beverly, please email us at cort@michiganbythebottle.com within 48 hours to claim your prize. (For prizes not claimed within 48 hours, we will redraw from the original pool of entrants to determine a new recipient, so be sure to check back daily to see if you're a winner!)
This contest is closed as of 11:59 p.m. Sunday, April 29.
Congratulations to LORI FISHER TERBUSH! She was randomly drawn from yesterday's entrants to win a wine rack and bottle of wine from Silver Leaf Vineyards. Lori, please email us at cort@michiganbythebottle.com within 48 hours to claim your prize. (For prizes not claimed within 48 hours, we will redraw from the original pool of entrants to determine a new recipient, so be sure to check back daily to see if you're a winner!)
This contest is closed as of 11:59 p.m. Saturday, April 28. Today's sponsor: Chateau Chantal
Today's prize: A VIP tour and tasting for up to six people. Valued at $150, this experience includes a private tour of the vineyards, wine cellar and winemaking processes, followed by a private tasting with a staff member.
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Congratulations to JONATHAN MCDONALD! He was randomly drawn from yesterday's entrants to win a framed print of the label from Circa's Mosaic wine, featuring artwork by Traverse City's Charles Murphy. Jonathan, please email us at cort@michiganbythebottle.com within 48 hours to claim your prize. (For prizes not claimed within 48 hours, we will redraw from the original pool of entrants to determine a new recipient, so be sure to check back daily to see if you're a winner!)
Also, after not hearing from the original winner within 48 hours, we redrew for one pair of tickets to the June 16 Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival the other day. Well ... we never heard from that person, so here we go again. So ... ROBIN MCCLAIN, email us within 48 hours to claim your Lake Michigan Shore Wine Festival tickets!
This contest is closed as of 11:59 p.m. Friday, April 27.