Flying
Fish Wine Continues Steadfast Support
Of Ocean Conservancy
Invites consumers to enter sweepstakes
for a chance to win a trip to
Costa Rica to help save endangered sea turtles
SEATTLE
-February 9, 2009-Since it was first released in the United
States nearly five years ago, Flying Fish wine
has proudly donated a portion of proceeds from every bottle
sold to Ocean Conservancy to help protect endangered sea turtles.
During the months of January through April 2009, Flying
Fish is thanking consumers for their support by giving
them a chance to win a trip for two to Costa Rica to experience
the magic of sea turtles first hand.
"Six out of seven sea turtle species remaining on earth
are either endangered or threatened," said Vicki Cornish,
Vice President of Marine Wildlife Conservation, Ocean Conservancy.
"In addition to Flying Fish's ongoing
efforts, the Flying Fish Costa Rica Sweepstakes
will help further bring to light the need to protect sea turtles
and their vital habitat. Thanks to the long standing generosity
of Flying Fish and other donors, we are making
positive headway in our efforts worldwide."
Costa Rica's coasts are home to dozens of important nesting
beaches for four turtle species-leatherback, green, hawksbill,
and olive ridley. The once-in-a-lifetime grand prize trip will
give the winner and his or her guest an opportunity to work
alongside researchers in Costa Rica's exotic setting to measure
and tag these amazing sea turtles, patrol beaches in search
of nesting and hatching sea turtles, tour a butterfly farm,
go rafting down the Sarapiqui River, watch red hot lava flow
down the sides of an active volcano, relax on white sand beaches
surrounded by rain forest and fly through the rainforest on
zip lines. Round trip airfare, in-country transport, lodging,
guides, activities and most meals are included.
Available nationwide, Flying Fish is recognized
for both its goodwill efforts and its excellent quality. Most
notably, Flying Fish Riesling 2007 earned a double gold and
best of show at the 2008 San Francisco International Wine Competition.
Flying Fish sales were up 23% in 2008.
Crafted from some of the finest vineyards in the Columbia Valley
by esteemed winemaker Gordon Hill, Flying Fish Merlot and Riesling
demonstrate the outstanding quality of wine from Washington.
Flying Fish uniquely captures the spirit of Washington with
its distinctive aromas, flavors and classic Northwest artistry.
Flying Fish wine's partnership with Ocean Conservancy is in
honor of the waters that are home to the great salmon that travel
thousands of miles from the ocean up the Columbia River past
several of the Flying Fish vineyards each year.
The Flying Fish Costa Rica Consumer Sweepstakes
will run January through April, 2009. To enter, consumers should
complete an official entry form available at participating retail
stores or hand print first and last name, birth date, mailing
address, daytime telephone number, including area code, on a
3"x5" piece of paper and mail in an envelope with
first class postage to: FLYING FISH COSTA RICA SWEEPSTAKES,
Click Wine Group, P.O. Box 3006, Seattle, WA 98114. All entry
forms must be postmarked by April 30, 2009 and received by May
7, 2009. Limit one entry per person. Sweepstakes are open only
to legal residents of the 50 United States (excluding CA, TN
and UT) and the District of Columbia who are 21 years of age
or older at time of entry. Void in CA, TN UT, PR and where otherwise
prohibited by law. One (1) Grand Prize will be awarded valued
at $3,200. Sweepstakes subject to complete Official Rules available
at a participating retail store between January 1, 2009 and
April 30, 2009 or by sending a written request with a stamped,
self-addressed envelope to:
FLYING
FISH COSTA RICA SWEEPSTAKES
Click Wine Group
P.O. Box 3006
Seattle, WA 98114
Click Wine Group, in partnership with highly
acclaimed wineries, produces modern, memorable, exceptional
quality wines from world-class appellations in the super-premium
category. By focusing on signature varietals, the company showcases
the very best characteristics unique to each varietal and region.
Click Wine Group is a division of Winebow. For more information
about Click Wine Group visit www.clickwinegroup.com
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Ocean Conservancy is the world's foremost advocate
for the oceans. Through science-based advocacy, research, and
public education, we inform, inspire and empower people to speak
and act for the oceans. Ocean Conservancy is headquartered in
Washington, DC, and has offices in New England, Florida, the
Gulf of Mexico, and the Pacific, with support from more than
half a million members and volunteers. To learn more about Ocean
Conservancy visit www.oceanconservancy.org.