GIVEAWAY - Win a pair of tickets to Winefest Edmonton this Saturday

Update:

Congratulations to the winner of the Winefest tickets! It was comment number 4, who is Amanda H.

Please email me your full name and either phone number/ email address to michellepatriciapeters@gmail.com, so I can arrange for you to pick up your tickets at the 'Will Call' booth at Winefest on Saturday. I probably won't answer your email until late tonight, but I will have got it.

Thanks so much to everyone for taking part in this giveaway. I'll be doing more of these giveaways soon, so please keep your eyes out for them!

Winefest is back in town!

'Swirl, sip and savour for three hours at an all-inclusive wine sampling event! Winefest invites Edmontonians to spend an afternoon or evening indulging in a vast selection of local and international wines, ports, sparkling and dessert wines from the world's most celebrated wine regions. Now in its fourth year, this celebration of wine will take place February 17 - 18 at the Shaw Conference Centre, Hall D.

“Winefest offers the unique opportunity to ‘try before you buy,” said Cathy Miller, Festival Director. “Attendees have the opportunity to explore new wineries and savour some of their tried and true favourites. Guests can pair their wines with this year’s selection of gourmet nibbles – from mouthwatering cheese, chocolates and olives to an assortment of hors d’oeuvres.”

Winefest is a playground for the palate, where attendees can enjoy wine and hors d’oeuvres in a casually refined atmosphere. During the tasting session, guests can get to know their grapes, as knowledgeable experts point out subtle tasting notes and pairing tips. One ticket includes unlimited tastings, as well as a complimentary Riedel wine glass and a Tasting Notebook. Furthermore, an onsite Liquor Depot store will be available where guests can purchase their favourite finds of the night.

Featuring 227 wines from 55 wineries across the globe, this year’s festival will showcase wineries from fifteen different countries including; Canada, the USA, Australia, New Zealand, Georgia, Chile, Moldova, Argentina, Spain, Portugal, Italy, France, Holland, Israel and Japan. New and old world wines, unique labels, port and dessert wines will also be available for sampling' (Winefest Press Release, more details can be found on their website HERE)

Winefest has generously provided me with a pair of tickets to the Saturday afternoon session (Saturday, February 18, 2012, 2 PM to 5 PM) to give away to you all.

If you are interested in attending Winefest, all you have to do is leave me a comment on this blog post. Just tell me why you'd like to win the tickets. Admiration for this blog is well appreciated, but not mandatory ;-)

The giveaway closes tomorrow (Thursday, 16th February 2012) at 4 PM, Mountain Time. I will randomly select a winner and update this post around the same time. Please check back to see if you are the winner, and email me your full name and contact details at michellepatriciapeters@gmail.com NO LATER THAN 8.30 AM on Friday the 17th.

The winner will pick up their tickets at the 'Will Call' booth at the Shaw Conference Centre, Saturday afternoon.

Tickets are valued at around $140 and are courtesy of Winefest Edmonton. Winefest is an all-inclusive event. Tickets include wine sampling and a variety of delicious hors d'oeuvres. Upon arrival, you will also receive a complimentary Riedel wine glass and a tasting notebook! Please note that tickets are valid for one session only.

So, what are you waiting for? Comment away!

NB: if you're posting as Anonymous, please add your name or alias at the end of your comment, so I know who you are. Cheers!