Write This %@#$!

You Can Write This  (A Twisted Oak back label, that is!)

You've probably seen the we've written for our back labels over the years (check here for some examples). You've probably also wondered how (or from where) we pull this out. It would no doubt be "easy" for us to pull out some more of this for our 2006 Sierra Foothills , but "easy" is for sissies...

Instead, we're going to take the hard way out and let YOU write this Here's how:

1. Write up to about 100 words for the back label of the Twisted Oak 2006 Sierra Foothills . (It's a white Rhone-style blend - more on that later.)

2. You can write about anything, but it should at least have something vaguely to do with Twisted Oak and the It'll certainly help your chances - but feel free to surprise us!

3. Submit your words by email to tastingroom@twistedoak.com by March 16, 2007. (Yes, it's a short deadline - why should you have any more time than we do? Besides, deadlines build character!) Be sure to include your mailing address and a daytime phone number.

4. You may enter as many times as you can stand to. All entries become the property of Twisted Oak Winery. Twisted Oak also reserves the right to make edits to the winning entry for any reason.

5. Decisions of the Twisted Judges will be final, and possibly be capricious.

6. The winning entry will be announced on El Bloggo Torcido (that would be here) on March 19, 2007. Probably not in the morning. You know how it is.

7. If no entry is deemed -y enough, no Grand Prize will be given. Yes, that would suck.

8. We will make every effort to get your Grand Prize to you. However, if you live in a restricted state we may have to "get creative" to get your Grand Prize to you. (Put another way, having an Aunt Edna in the state next door could be very helpful.) If we are unable to deliver your Grand Prize due to state or local restrictions, we reserve the right to substitute another prize of similar value.

9. Everyone who enters at least once will receive a coupon for a 20% discount on your next purchase from Twisted Oak Winery (by internet, phone, or in person.) Limit one coupon per person (if you enter a hundred times, you won't get a hundred coupons - but you may earn our admiration!) The coupons will be delivered after the contest completes.

10. Offer void where prohibited, immoral, or fattening.

Oh yeah - there's a GRAND PRIZE! If your back label is selected, you'll receive in compensation for your efforts a case of the 2006 Sierra Foothills upon it's release this summer. And every bottle of the will have your back label on it! How -ing cool is that?

Visit this post for the technical details you may choose to use (or not use) to help write your back label. Good luck!!

Comments

[Megan]

Remember how unfun my work is? Well now it's even less fun because I can't post on your blog anymore while there. Posting comments is now blocked.

Well, in any case, what a great promotional idea! I love it. I will attempt to craft some words that are worthy, though wordsmith I am not. Don't laugh too hard at me.

[el jefe]

hi Megan - That sucks big for sure. I suppose a PDA or other portable that works via the cellular network could be an option if in the budget, but at some point they're going to nail you for it. Ever considered the private sector...?-)

I look forward to seeing your words, no matter how goofy. You can be sure we will always be laughing with your goofiness, not at it!