SONOMA WINE COUNTRY WEEKEND SWEEPSTAKES
OFFICIAL RULES

1. NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN.  A PURCHASE DOES NOT INCREASE YOUR CHANCES OF WINNING.
2. SWEEPSTAKES ENTRANTS AND PRIZE RECIPIENTS MUST BE LEGAL RESIDENTS OF ONE OF THE FORTY-EIGHT (48) CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES OR THE DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA AND AT LEAST 21 YEARS OLD AT TIME OF ENTRY TO BE ELIGIBLE.  VOID IN ALASKA, CALIFORNIA, HAWAII, TENNESSEE, UTAH, PUERTO RICO, OUTSIDE THE FORTY-EIGHT (48) CONTIGUOUS UNITED STATES AND WHERE OTHERWISE PROHIBITED BY LAW.  Employees of Sponsor, its alcoholic beverage distributors and retailers; affiliates; subsidiaries; advertising and promotion fulfillment and/or judging agencies and the immediate family members of each are not eligible. Sweepstakes is subject to all federal, state and local laws and regulations.
3. SPONSOR: E. & J. Gallo Winery, 600 Yosemite Boulevard, Modesto, CA 95354.
4. HOW TO ENTER: Sweepstakes begins at 12:00:01 AM Eastern Daylight Savings Time (“EDT”) on June 1, 2009 and ends at 11:59:59 PM EDT on September 30, 2009.  To enter, visit sonomawinecountryweekend.com, click on the “Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Sweepstakes” banner and follow the on-screen instructions by filling in the required information on the Official Entry Form and submit the form as directed.  Entrants will be required to provide their complete name, address, day and evening telephone numbers, date of birth, and e-mail address.  Limit one (1) entry per person, per household, or per valid e-mail address.  Multiple or duplicate entries will be disqualified.  Entries are the property of the Sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.  Sponsor is not responsible for entries that are lost, late, and/or incomplete due to computer or electronic malfunction or other error. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 PM EDT ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009.
5. WINNER SELECTION/RANDOM DRAWING: Winners will be selected in a random drawing from among all eligible entries received.  The random drawing will be conducted on or about October 15, 2009 by Centra Marketing & Communications, an independent judging organization.  Odds of winning depend on the number of eligible entries received for the drawing. Sweepstakes entrants agree to be bound by the terms of these Official Rules and by the decisions of the judges, which are final and binding on all matters pertaining to this Sweepstakes.
6. PRIZES AND THEIR APPROXIMATE RETAIL VALUE (“ARV”) ONE (1) GRAND PRIZES Grand Prize is a trip for Grand Prize Winner and one (1) traveling companion (“Guest”) to Sonoma, California to attend the 2010 Sonoma Wine Country Weekend. Grand Prize consists of round-trip economy class air transportation from the major commercial airport nearest Grand Prize Winner’s permanent residence to San Francisco, California for Grand Prize Winner and one (1) Guest, four (4) nights hotel accommodations (one standard double occupancy room accommodations and taxes only) at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa, two (2) tickets to the VIP Party at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa on September 2, 2010, two (2) tickets to a Winemaker Lunch on September 3, 2010, Grand Prize Winner’s choice of two (2) tickets to a Winemaker Dinner either on September 3, 2010 or September 4, 2010, two (2) VIP tickets to Showcase: TASTE of Sonoma on September 4, 2010, two (2) VIP tickets to the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction on September 5, 2010 including pre and post parties at Cline Cellars, and deluxe limousine transportation between the Harvest Wine Auction and hotel on September  5, 2010. ARV: 7,500; ONE (1) FIRST PRIZE: First Prize consists of four (4) nights hotel accommodations (one standard double occupancy room accommodations and taxes only) at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn and Spa, two (2) tickets to the VIP Party at the Fairmont Sonoma Mission Inn & Spa on September 2, 2010, two (2) tickets to a Winemaker Lunch on September 3, 2010, Grand Prize Winner’s choice of two (2) tickets to a Winemaker Dinner either on September 3, 2010 or September 4, 2010, two (2) VIP tickets to Showcase: TASTE of Sonoma on September 4, 2010, two (2) VIP tickets to the Sonoma Valley Harvest Wine Auction on September 5, 2010 including pre and post parties at Cline Cellars, and deluxe limousine transportation between the Harvest Wine Auction and hotel on September  5, 2010. ARV: 6,200; and FIVE (5) SECOND PRIZES: Each Second Prize consists of two (2) tickets to a Winemaker Lunch on September 3, 2010, and two (2) VIP tickets to Showcase: TASTE of Sonoma on September 4, 2010. ARV: $500 each Second Prize. Total approximate retail of all prizes: $16,200. FIRST AND SECOND PRIZE WINNERS ARE SOLELY RESPONSIBLE FOR ANY AND ALL AIR AND GROUND TRANSPORTATION, LODGING NOT STATED HEREIN, TOLLS, GASOLINE, PARKING AND MEAL EXPENSES REQUIRED DURING TRAVEL TO THE PRIZE EVENT. All prize winners are solely responsible for all federal, state, and local taxes on prize. Grand Prize Winner is solely responsible for any and all ground transfers between Grand Prize Winner’s residence and airport of departure, ground transportation while in Sonoma, not stated herein. Grand and First Prize Winners are solely responsible for any and all in-room charges (e.g., mini-bar, movies), telephone calls, meals, beverages, gratuities, travel upgrades, personal incidentals and any other expenses not specified herein. Each Grand and First Prize Winner will be required to provide a valid major credit card upon hotel check and all in-room charges, telephone calls, meals, beverages, hotel upgrades, amenities, personal incidentals and any other expenses charged to the Winner’s hotel room will be charged to the Winner’s major valid credit card provided. No substitution, assignment, redemption for cash, or transfer of any prize permitted except that Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize of equal or greater value in the event that an offered prize or portion thereof  is unavailable. Approximate retail value of Grand Prize may vary based on the commercial airport nearest winner’s residence and airfare fluctuations at the time of travel. Grand Prize Winner must depart on September 2, 2010 and return on September 6, 2010. In the event a Prize Winner cannot travel on dates as designated by Sponsor, that Prize Winner maybe disqualified and that Prize may be awarded to an alternate Prize Winner in a random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries, provided sufficient time remains prior to the Sponsor designated Prize Trip.  In the event the Sonoma Wine Country event is cancelled prior to the trip or during a Prize Winner’s trip for any reason, that portion of the Prize will not be awarded and Sponsor will not provide any compensation or substitution for that portion of the Prize. Travel subject to availability and other restrictions. Each Prize Winner’s Guest must be at least 21 years of age at the time of travel. Grand Prize Winner and his/her Guest will be solely responsible for obtaining valid U.S. government photo identification prior to travel and the associated costs for these requirements. Each Prize Winner may be required to supply Sponsor with his/her social security number for tax purposes. Sponsor shall not be responsible for any cancellations, delays, diversions or substitution or any act or omissions whatsoever by the air carriers, hotels or other transportation companies or any other persons providing any of these services and accommodations to passengers including any results thereof such as changes in services or accommodations necessitated by same. Sponsor shall not be liable for any loss or damage to baggage. If a Prize Winner becomes disabled or cannot otherwise fully enjoy the any  Prize due to illness, Sponsor shall have the option at its sole discretion of being relieved of liability for fulfillment of the prize award and no other compensation in lieu of the Prize will be awarded. Each Prize Winner is responsible for obtaining his/her own medical and life insurance and the associated costs. All travel is subject to any and all restrictions instituted by the Department of Defense and/or Department of Homeland Security, as required.
7. CLAIMING PRIZES/RELEASES: Eligibility, age and prize claim by a Prize Winner is subject to verification. Each Prize Winner will be notified by First Class Mail on or about October 30, 2009. Sponsor is not responsible for fraudulent calls or E-mails made to entrants not by Sponsor. Each Potential Prize Winner must sign before a notary and return an Affidavit of Eligibility/Prize Acceptance/Liability and (where legally permissible) a Publicity Release Form within ten (10) business days of receipt. Non-compliance may result in disqualification and the prize may be awarded to an alternate Prize Winner in a random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries, provided sufficient time remains prior to the Sponsor designated Prize Trip. If a Prize Winner notification is returned as undeliverable, the Prize Winner is ineligible, the Prize Winner is unable to travel on dates designated by Sponsor, or the Prize Winner declines a prize, that prize may be forfeited and the prize will be awarded to an alternate Prize Winner in a random drawing from among all remaining eligible entries, provided sufficient time remains prior to the Sponsor designated Prize Trip.
8. INTERNET: If for any reason this Sweepstakes is not capable of running as planned due to an infection by a computer virus, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, or any other causes beyond the control of the Sponsor, which corrupt or affect the administration, security, fairness, integrity, or proper conduct of this Sweepstakes, the Sponsor reserves the right at its sole discretion, to disqualify any individual who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, terminate, modify or suspend the Sweepstakes.  Use of bots or other automated process to enter is prohibited and may result in disqualification at the sole discretion of Sponsor. The Sponsor assumes no responsibility for any error, omission, interruption, deletion, defect, delay in operation or transmission, communications line failure, theft or destruction or unauthorized access to, or alteration of, entries. The Sponsor is not responsible for any problems or technical malfunctions of any telephone network or telephone lines, computer online systems, servers, or providers, computer equipment, software, failure of any e-mail or entry to be received by the Sponsor due to technical problems, human error or traffic congestion on the Internet or at any web site, or any combination thereof, including any injury or damage to participant’s or any other person’s computer relating to or resulting from participating in this Sweepstakes or downloading any materials in this Sweepstakes.  Sponsor reserves the right to prohibit the participation of an individual if fraud or tampering is suspected, or if the individual fails to comply with any requirement of participation as stated herein or with any provision in these Official Rules.  CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE ANY WEB SITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES IS A VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, THE SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK DAMAGES OR OTHER REMEDIES FROM ANY SUCH PERSON(S) RESPONSIBLE FOR THE ATTEMPT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW. In the event of a dispute as to the identity or eligibility of any entry based on an e-mail address, the entry will be declared made by the Authorized Account Holder of the e-mail address submitted at time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet access provider, online service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, education institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address.
9. GENERAL: By entering this Sweepstakes, entrants and Prize Winners: (1) agree to be bound by these Official Rules; (2) agree to release Sponsor, its alcoholic beverage distributors, and retailers, affiliates, subsidiaries, advertising and promotion fulfillment, judging agencies, and all related entities from all liability, claims, actions, or proceedings relating to the Sweepstakes or to injuries or damages relating to acceptance or use of a prize; (3) agree to share customer information contained in their entry with Sponsor and the Sweepstakes administrator and judging agency (Centra Marketing & Communications, LLC); and (4) consent to the use of their names, voices, pictures and likenesses for advertising and promotional purposes in any medium throughout the world in perpetuity without additional compensation unless prohibited by law. Sponsor is not responsible for any typographical or other error in the printing of the offer, administration of the Sweepstakes or in the announcement of the Grand Prizes.
10. WINNERS LIST: To receive a list of Winners, (available after November 16, 2009) or a copy of the Official Rules, send a self-addressed, stamped #10 envelope to be received by June 1, 2010 to:  Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Sweepstakes, c/o Centra Marketing & Communications LLC, 1400 Old Country Road #420, Westbury, NY 11590.  Please specify “Official Rules” or “Winners List” on the outer envelope.
    
    

SWEEPSTAKES BEGINS 12:00:01 AM EASTERN DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME (“EDT”) ON JUNE 1, 2009 AND ENDS AT 11:59:59 PM EDT ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. To enter, visit www.sonomawinecountryweekend.com , complete the required information on the Official Entry Form displayed and submit the Entry as directed.  Entrants will be required to provide their complete name, address, day and evening telephone numbers, date of birth, and e-mail address. ALL ENTRIES MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 PM EDT ON SEPTEMBER 30, 2009. Limit one (1) entry per person, per household, or per valid e-mail address. No purchase necessary. Sweepstakes only open to legal residents of the forty-eight (48) contiguous states and the District of Columbia who are at least 21 years old at time of entry.  Employees of Sponsor, its alcoholic beverage distributors and retailers; affiliates; subsidiaries; advertising and promotion fulfillment and/or judging agencies and the immediate family members of each are not eligible.  Void in AK, CA, HI, TN, UT and where otherwise prohibited by law. One (1) Grand Prize, one (1) First Prize and five (5) Second Prizes will be awarded. The total approximate value of all prizes: $16,200. Odds of winning depend upon the number of entries received. Sweepstakes subject to complete Official Rules. Click here to view Official Rules or to obtain a copy of the Official Rules by U.S. Mail, send a self-addressed, stamped envelope with sufficient postage to: Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Sweepstakes Rules, c/o Centra Marketing & Communications, LLC, 1400 Old Country Road #420, Westbury, NY 11590. All requests must be received by 6/1/10. VT residents may omit return postage. The Sponsor of the Sonoma Wine Country Weekend Sweepstakes is E. & J. Gallo Winery, 600 Yosemite Boulevard, Modesto, CA 95354.