FAQs

Q: How can I enter?
A: There are 6 ways to enter.

1. Follow us on Instagram @wineandcheeseplace (if you are already a follower, you can move straight to step two).
2. Tag three friends in the comments of the Instagram posts related to any Forty for Forty post designated with a #TWCP40 tag.
3. Your friends can also enter by repeating the above two steps. Local proxies are not allowed. Winners must be local to the St. Louis metropolitan area.
4. Fill out the Wine & Cheese Place 40 for 40 online quiz.
5. Complete this form.
6. Drop your contact info into the fishbowl at any store location's checkout. Contact info must include name, phone number and email address.

Q: Is there a limit on the number of entries?
A: Multiple entries are allowed, with a maximum of 6 entries per contestant.

Q: What prizes are being offered?
A: Contest entrants are eligible to win one of the following prizes listed below.

1. A private tour and tasting with Cory and Karen King at Side Project Brewing on Wednesday, October 26th at 6pm for 15 winners (no guests). Sponsored and awarded by Cory and Karen King and Side Project Brewing.
2. A barrel sampling and tasting at Still 630 Distillery on Thursday, October 27th for 8 winners and 1 guest each. Sponsored and awarded by Still 630.
3. Tickets to Baetje’s Farms Farm to Table dinner and an overnight stay on Friday, November 18th, 2022 for 1 winner and 1 guest, sponsored and awarded by Baetje Farms.
4. A tour of the Hermannhof Winery cellars and tasting at Dierbergs Star Lane Tasting Room in Hermann, MO on Saturday, November 12th for 10 winners and 1 guest each, sponsored and awarded by Hermannhof Winery and Inn and Dierbergs Star Lane Vineyards.
5. An elevated tour of Lux Row Distillery (makers of Rebel, Blood Oath and Ezra Brooks) and 1 night hotel stay in Louisville, KY for 1 winner and 3 guests, sponsored and awarded by LuxCo Distillery. Date TBD.
6. An elevated tour of Limestone Branch Distillery (makers of Yellowstone Bourbons) and 1 night hotel stay in Louisville, KY for 1 winner and 3 guests, sponsored and awarded by LuxCo Distillery. Date TBD.
7. More prizes may be added over the course of the event.

Q: When is the contest?
A:  The 40 for 40 Birthday Celebration will begin on September 8, 2022 and end on October 8, 2022.

Q: How will winners be chosen?
A: A randomized drawing will take place on five consecutive Tuesdays (September 13, September 20, September 27, October 4 and October 11). For prizes sponsored and awarded by third parties, winners will be chosen by those entities. Winners will be notified by The Wine & Cheese Place of their prize within 2 business days.

Q: Do I have to buy something to win?
A: No purchase necessary to enter or win.

Q: Do I have to live in St. Louis to win?
A: Yes. Winners must be local to the St. Louis metropolitan area. No prize may be transferred to any person (1) under the age of 21 or (2) who lives outside of the greater St. Louis area. Kentucky trips to Limestone Branch and Lux Row distilleries are non-transferable.

Q: If my name is drawn, can I choose my prize?
A: No. Winners will be selected and notified of their prize, along with relevant details such as the date, location, and guest policy.

Q: If I am unable to use my prize can I nominate someone else?
A: No. Proxies are not allowed. If you are allowed to invite guest(s) of your choice, they must be over 21 years of age.

Q: What happens if I cannot attend the event or trip selected?
A: Unfortunately, we cannot reschedule pre-planned events. Events will be scheduled with the venue host and details will be shared with the winners. Each winner must confirm their attendance and the name of their guest for events related to this contest with The Wine & Cheese Place in advance. No-shows and/or those unable to attend the event will not receive alternate prizes or compensation. Winners of the Kentucky distillery tours will receive their LuxCo Distillery and Limestone Branch Distillery tours on a mutually agreed upon date.

Q: How will my contact information be used?
A: We do not sell customer information to third parties. All contest entrants agree to be added to our email newsletter subscription list. Winning entrants agree to allow us (i) to take and use a photo of them (like Publisher’s Clearing House does!), (ii) mention them on our social media posts and in our emails.

Q: What other terms and conditions should I know about?
A: A few other important details to note are listed below.

1. Must be 21 years old to enter. Winner must show a valid ID at event or to pick up prizes in-store. Guests for events related to this contest must be 21 years or older.
2. Like the lottery, the odds of winning are very low, as we expect many entrants. But you can’t win if you don’t play! Please don’t blast us if you don’t win. 😁
3. Entries from Wine & Cheese Place employees and their relatives will not be eligible.