I received a box of goodies from the Trudeau Corp. (shoptrudeau.com), which makes kitchen wares. I have assembled a collection of the wine, beer and cocktail items as a giveaway for a lucky reader. These items include a mojito muddler, a bottle opener, a box of 12 wine glass charms, a box of nine glass tags with a magic marker (pictured below), an aerating pourer (pictured at left) and an automatic lever corkscrew. The retail value of these items is more than $120.
Consider this a chance to win a holiday gift for the wine, beer or cocktail aficionado in your life or to snag some cool bar tools for yourself.
To enter, you must leave a comment below this post before noon, Friday, Nov. 30.
Please make sure that the email you register with newsobserver.com is valid and one you check regularly. I can't tell you how many times I've seen emails notifying someone that they won a giveaway only to have the email bounce back or to never hear from them to collect the prize.
One important note: The winner must be willing to come to The News & Observer's office in downtown Raleigh to pick up this prize.
Good luck!
Comments
Cheers!
Tue, 11/27/2012 - 22:11 — dukehaterCheers! Move love to make drinks with these at our next house party!
Trudeau Corp. Box of Goodies
Tue, 11/27/2012 - 10:44 — jdem13Great idea ! Great gift ! My son is in the hotel industry and I would love to give him something like this. THANKS !!
What a great help for my Holiday parties!
Sun, 11/25/2012 - 21:38 — realtor1The long "Holiday To-Do List", tree up, house decorated inside, lights outside, ask for gift lists, shop, wrap, bake cookies, sit around the tree listening to Christmas music and hoping just hoping for a few snowflakes on Christmas Eve. Wait....I need to still PLAN THE PARTIES! Plan the menu, line up the music, what to drink??? This box of goodies would sure help getting the party rolling much easier!!! Would be pretty cool to know that at least the bar at the party is taken care of and looking sharp and ready to celebrate!
BAR TOOLS
Sat, 11/24/2012 - 12:47 — pulaskiCheers to a great prize!
This would be a wonderful
Sat, 11/24/2012 - 01:09 — Anthonette1220This would be a wonderful way to relax and unwind in my new home here in Raleigh. And the design is so unique, its perfect!
goodies for sure!
Sat, 11/24/2012 - 00:03 — mariahebertSanta will forget the cookies and milk and go straight to the bar with all these wonderful items just waiting to be filled with holiday "spirits"! Maybe it will be at my house when he comes to see me!
Win bar tools
Fri, 11/23/2012 - 12:33 — BdustinLooking forward to the bar tools!
Great gift for my parents.
Fri, 11/23/2012 - 12:15 — ReawakenThanks for putting this together. It would make a great gift for my parents.
Box of Goodies - What A Generous Offer
Thu, 11/22/2012 - 21:39 — greyabbeydrI truly think regifting is a wonderful idea; you received and you are saying "thanks" by passing it on. I plan to do the same for any any duplicate items in the goodies box.
Great holiday giveaway
Wed, 11/21/2012 - 19:52 — ngreesonThis would be the perfect holiday gift for my husband who built our bar himself!
Brand New Bar
Wed, 11/21/2012 - 19:44 — cgkf61I've got a brand new outdoor bar that is in need of bar tools (spirits too) . I'll be looking for my e-mail to notify me when to come pick up the tools. You can come on over and help break in the bar too!
choose me - choose me - choose me
Wed, 11/21/2012 - 09:04 — bdaletneed i say more?
ok, i will :)
Trudeau Corp has such a varied selection of bar and home items. I am thankful for the person who pre-selected the bar items for me. I am thankful that you have opted to make these items available to your readers. I am thankful I can anticipate getting the email from you announcing that I've been selected to receive these gifts which, in turn, will make my guests thankful :)
Oh no Trudeau
Wed, 11/21/2012 - 07:28 — pjvinesI once wanted a prize by Trudeau, A gizmo to help good wine flow, I had to say something sublime, And submit it on time, But I can’t think of a single “bon mot.”
Oh no!
Bar Tools
Tue, 11/20/2012 - 19:40 — sclferrellWow! What an awesome gift for my son-in-law!
Happy holidays, everyone!!
Bar Tools Giveaway
Tue, 11/20/2012 - 18:29 — pstevickWOW! Just what I need! This giveaway could be just the opener I need to go from muddler to charmer as the pourer of cocktails that will be awarded tags and other markers of excellence!
Complete My Mojitos
Tue, 11/20/2012 - 15:53 — bmbradfoI already have the Cuban mint, but the muddler would help me take my homemade mojitos to a new level.
Friends and Wine
Tue, 11/20/2012 - 11:23 — booksnsandMy daughter has her first job out of college and her own apartment. This would be a great way for her to celebrate - having friends over for a glass of wine, while relaxing on the barstools.
Thank you for the chance to win!
bar supplies
Tue, 11/20/2012 - 08:51 — leemccollumGreat way to increase readership with a give a way. Would be a good addition to the bar.
Perfect Time for a Party!
Tue, 11/20/2012 - 07:14 — TarynMeleWould love to put these goodies to good use.
Bar Tools Giveaway
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 22:42 — j101533Would LOVE LOVE LOVE to win this!!
One for us?
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 22:21 — creechercomfortWhat, perhaps a gift for my wife and me and not for the kids? Inconceivable! We enjoy taking care of our children, family, friends, etc. and it would be nice to have something this nice to share again and again with others.
cool!
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 20:50 — hipsterThese are cool goodies for the bar! I hope I win!!
Bar Tools
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 13:54 — audreyacresWhat a great prize !
Bar tools
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 13:53 — cminshallI would love to win the bar tools and I don't mind driving downtown to pick them up!
Carolyn
Please
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 13:07 — NCBuff_CaniacPick me!
Frustrated Bar Tender
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 11:38 — SeaMillsI love playing bartender for my family & friends. These bar tools would be extremely useful and appreciated!
Win a box of goodies for your bar
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 11:26 — rossispeaksMy husband and I buy all the latest gadgets for the bar and kitchen. It's impossible though to keep up. What a great way to do so. Thanks!!
Andrea, for my mother-in-law, my mother-in-law!!
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 11:10 — yoyodaddyMy mother in law would absolutely love this set !!!! And it wouldn't hurt my chances at home, either. ;-)
Very nice
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 09:35 — lizmark07I would love to win this! Very nice!
Trudeau Giveaway
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 09:12 — bparks8observerWhat a beautiful photo. Much nicer than the one in the paper. I would just love to give this to my daughter for Christmas. She just moved out and still needs so many things for entertaining.
BParks
Bar Tools Giveaway
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 08:42 — svdenningThis would make a great gift for my husband. He wrestles with a corkscrew every night!
Thanks!
Bar Set Giveaway
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 05:32 — Ideas3410My friends unanimously agree that I would be a better person if I would win this bar set and invite them over for drinks (and dinner) since I owe them 4, 009, 632,412 invitations. I promise I'll invite you too!
BAR TOOLS
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 03:27 — HarryrexHI ANDREA
What a timely gift and uncanny too. First, I'm an old bartender and secondly just moved into a new condo with an built-in bar. This would be my best Christmas gift ever. Oh yes did I say that I have entered many of your cookbook give aways and never won.
Such a generous gesture
Mon, 11/19/2012 - 00:52 — lynnenelsoAndrea,
What a thoughtful gesture on your part to offer your readers a chance to win these amazing gifts! The N&O is fortunate to have you as part of their team!
Bar Tools Giveaway
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 23:12 — jcjunquemailI've admired wine tools like these in magazines but never felt I could justify spending so much money on them. It would be a real treat to win these.
Love the bar tools
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 22:19 — clandwehrI would very much enjoy winning this set of tools. Thanks for the opportunity.
Win $120 worth of Bar "Goodies"
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 21:52 — Critzer1Hi Andrea,
I have never commented on your blog, but always enjoy what you write and am amazed at your generosity. I am a Senior Citizen who loves wine and loves to share it with others, so this gift would come it handy during the holidays! Would love to win it!
Thanks.
Critzer1
Sandra C. Close
426 Fincastle Drive
Raleigh, NC 27607
Bar Tools
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 20:29 — SsweetI have a very nice wine opener, but the handle broke off. I would love to have a new one--the broken one hurts my wrist when I use it. Please enter me in the drawing!
Bar Tools
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 18:50 — JannieI have a granddaughter getting married in Jan. She is new to wine. Everytime she opens a bottle the cork is smashed inside. I would love to give this set to her, as a special surprise and to open up her world on wine drinking. I am sure her future husband would be so happy also. Let's make her proud that she can serve wine the right way.
Jan
Box of goodies for my bar
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 18:10 — joyearganHow wonderful it would be to win the box full of goodies for my bar! We would love to have a nicely stocked bar and this would be a great beginning! This is a great giveaway! Keeping my fingers crossed!
Love anything concerning
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 16:07 — TheWineHoLove anything concerning Wine!!!
I hope to be a winner...
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 15:58 — roosevelt1119Quite a journey to get signed up, but made it...hope to win the box of goodies, but if not, that's OK as I think I will enjoy your blog as I enjoy good food & wine! And of course good craft beers. Have you heard of a Craft Beer Cruise that sails from Seattle to Alaska? Best regards, and happy holidays!
I am here
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 15:48 — wyd9906@hotmail.comFrom newspaper then come here, hope I am luck one.
I never win anything!
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 15:12 — LuckylisaYou could stuff my stocking for Christmas! Thanks Santa.
Trudeau Corp
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 14:33 — Lorri2012I know a few wine-o's that would love to receive this gift! Thanks for the opportunity.
Trudeau Corp bar set giveaway
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 13:42 — pathill4This can be a great add to holiday entertaining-especially the tags for those who part way through an evening usually forget what charm they chose!
Thanks
You've raised the Bar. Great!
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 13:41 — CarrarchLove it! Please enter me. Thank you!
this would be a great add to my bar
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 13:29 — julio_v27612Awesome missing items to entertain with.
Contest
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 13:27 — womanmarineSounds like the perfect gift for the holidays! Please enter me.
srice5@ec.rr.com
Bar Tools
Sun, 11/18/2012 - 13:21 — ncjoanPlease enter me in the drawing. Thanks!