The Capital Grille Invites You to Design a Custom Label for an Exclusive, World-Class Wine

ORLANDO, Fla., Nov. 3 /PRNewswire/ -- If "wine is bottled poetry," as the lauded writer Robert Louis Stevenson once said, shouldn't the label on the bottle be of equal artistry?

Today through November 30, 2009, the search is on for a unique, original label for a special wine, exclusively produced for The Capital Grille. Wine lovers, label enthusiasts and anyone with an inner artist are invited to create an original label to appear on this soon-to-be-debuted wine. Each bottle of this highly-allocated wine will be hand-numbered and only 7,000 bottles will be produced.

The winning label will be featured on every bottle, available exclusively at The Capital Grille from March 15 to April 25, 2010. Additionally, the winner will receive a case of this special wine and an all-expense paid trip to Napa Valley, for an insider's tour of some of the world's top wineries.

The inspiration for this competition comes from a small corner of Napa Valley with high elevation, rugged terrain and salty breezes from the San Pedro Bay. This inspired wine, a wonderfully intense Cabernet Sauvignon with opulent flavors of ripe cherries, black cassis, cedar and vanilla, is deserving of an equally inspired label.

This spectacular wine will complement The Capital Grille's award-winning wine program, which is routinely recognized by Wine Spectator. Featuring over 3,000 bottles of more than 325 Old and New World selections housed in floor-to-ceiling, temperature-controlled wine kiosks, The Capital Grille also offers a Captain's List of 125 collector wines. Guests also have the opportunity to lease a wine locker, personalized with an inscribed brass nameplate.

Entries should be original artwork and will be accepted now through November 30, 2009. Entries will be accepted via mail or email. To enter, visit http://thecapitalgrille.com/call-for-entries/main.asp for contest rules and details. More information on how to enter can be found below.

To Enter by Mail

Download and print the official entry form found at http://thecapitalgrille.com/call-for-entries/main.asp. Complete the entry form and enclose it with your submission of your original (or facsimile of your original) artwork. Entries must include your name, complete address and zip code, phone number with area code, date of birth and signed statement that work is original and the entrant's own. Send completed entry form and art by first class mail, postage affixed, to:

    The Capital Grille Wine Label Design Competition
    1000 Darden Center Drive
    Orlando, Florida  32837

Mailed entries must be postmarked no later than November 30, 2009 and received by December 4, 2009. Sponsor is not responsible for lost, late, damaged, misdirected, illegible, incomplete, stolen or postage due mail or entries. All entries become the property of the sponsor and will not be acknowledged or returned.

To Enter by Email

Send an email to winecompetition@tcgdine.com and include your name, complete address and zip code, phone number with area code, date of birth and signed statement that work is original and the entrant's own. Any art sent via email that does not include this complete information will not be considered.

Attach your artwork (or image of artwork) in one of the following file types: .jpg, .pdf, .eps, or .gif. Please limit your file size to 1 MB. Files larger than that size will not be accepted for consideration.

For more information, please contact: Angela Shin, ashin@jgordonassociates.com; 212.871.3020 x. 109.

About The Capital Grille

The Capital Grille owns and operates 39 locations nationwide. It is known for its dry aged steaks, award-winning wine list, and professional service in an atmosphere of relaxed elegance. Routinely recognized by Wine Spectator magazine, the restaurant recently received the American Culinary Federation's "Achievement of Excellence Award." The Capital Grille offers more than 325 New and Old World wine selections, including a Captain's List of some of the world's most highly allocated and sought-after wines. The restaurant also offers a variety of elegant private dining spaces for meetings and group events. Visit www.thecapitalgrille.com.