June 7, 2007
stormhoek pics
[Outside Tesco's this afternoon, Pinotage and Sauvingnon Blanc in hand etc.]
I'm not sure why exactly, but I always like it when I see new Stormhoek photos on Flickr. Something kinda affirming about it.
So what the heck, I was thinking, Stormhoek is now doing a wee promotion at Tesco's in UK, where a bottle is going for £3.99 [£1.00 off the usual £4.99], for the next week or two. So maybe there's an opportunity to have some fun here.
Therefore, the first 500 people, aged 18 or over, who send me a pic of themselves in Tesco's, holding a bottle of Stormhoek, will receive a £5.00 Tesco voucher from us, to cover the cost of the wine [N.B. These vouchers are not sponsored by Tesco's. We're covering the cost out of our own pocket].
And hey, you don't even have to buy the wine if you don't feel like it. You can spend the voucher on whatever you want. Nor do you have to blog it. Frankly, I'm more interested in the photos.
And to make it a bit more interesting, we'll post our favorite pics on the Stormhoek blog, and each week we'll send a complimentary case of wine to the person who took our favorite picture that week.
[AFTERTHOUGHT:] To get the ball rolling, I'll send a case of Stormhoek [6 bottles] to the first six people who send in a photo [on condition that you're over 18 years old, of course]. Again, you don't even have to buy the wine, nor do you have to blog it.
[CAVEAT:] Though this promotion is in most Tesco stores, it isn't in all of them. If your local Tesco doesn't carry Stormhoek, apologies in advance. Drop me an e-mail if this happens and I'll see what I can do. Thanks.
[P.S. For all you Wine Geeks:] The Stormhoek Pinotage that won the "Best Pinotage in The World" award last year is part of the promotion. Rock on.
This might turn out to be quite groovy, it might not. Whatever. Fail fast, fail often etc. But it's a cool enough idea to make it worth a try. Feel free to send your photos to gapingvoid@gmail.com. Thanks Again.
[UPDATE: Friday, 8th June:]
We have our first winner... Thanks, Wil!
Posted by hugh macleod at June 7, 2007 5:03 PM | TrackBackbugger i wish i lived near a tesco now :( -I'll go tomorrow but I'll probably be too late
Posted by: alterion at June 7, 2007 5:55 PMsigh, I wish I lived in the UK!
Posted by: yahaira at June 7, 2007 6:17 PMSuggest you stipulate that photos are taken outside the store thus ensuring that a sale has been achieved.
Posted by: John Dodds at June 7, 2007 7:11 PMOr is that the evil bit?
Posted by: John Dodds at June 7, 2007 7:12 PMWe have no Tesco here, and no outlet for Stormhoek that I have found...
However, they have announced a Tesco to be built just 4 blocks from my office very shortly. We are all quite pleased and hoping they will have a large selection of wines in general, and offer Stormhoek in particular.
With any luck we will get you, Hugh, to come for the opening. You are very popular with Arizona bloggers.
Posted by: Vox at June 7, 2007 7:48 PMDisagree, John. I don't think people should have to pay buy it if they don't want to.
Posted by: hugh macleod at June 7, 2007 7:56 PMFair enough Hugh - was just clarifying the scheme in my head. Disrupting the Tesco wine department with photographers works for me!
Posted by: John Dodds at June 7, 2007 8:07 PMThe states miss out on another one of your fun promos. Too bad for US. Best wishes and continued success!
Posted by: RKR at June 7, 2007 9:54 PMI found Stormhoek in a little pub in Barbican. It was off Chiswell street which isnt far from the tube station (walk through the large tunnel opposite the tube and keep going). I think it's called St Pauls Tavern, having looked it up, but couldnt be sure. It's a black fronted traditional type pub on the corner..good food too! Off to Tesco's...
Posted by: spang at June 8, 2007 12:22 AMGod Dammit...Stupid oceans.
Can you send it to the State of Wisconsin in the US
Posted by: Matt at June 8, 2007 1:20 AMDamn! I'll have to cross the pond! I do have one of your signed prints though ...
Posted by: latinbombshell at June 8, 2007 5:16 AMNot fair Hugh!
Now I have to drive all the way to Tesco at Newbury!
Miles away.
.........aaah well I need tuna for the cats and besides I can test my new W850i
Posted by: Robert at June 8, 2007 5:44 PMJust back from Tesco so I'm in too :)
http://www.flickr.com/photos/8356054@N03/
Posted by: Fraser Edwards at June 8, 2007 9:37 PMAnd finally after a two day hunt - I am in too!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/robertthenamibian/537176404/
Posted by: Robert at June 9, 2007 3:55 PMTold the girlfriend about the idea, thought I was mad but we eventually did it!
http://www.flickr.com/photos/terinea/sets/72157600331599956/
Jamie
Posted by: Terinea Weblog at June 9, 2007 7:27 PMJamie,
Stormhoek Pinotage as art? Like it. And how come your Tesco has works of art in the car park? Not fair. I think Tesco at Newbury and Reading could do with a touch of culture.
Posted by: Robert at June 10, 2007 10:43 AMHugh, is Stormhoek on sale anywhere in Ireland - Tescos or otherwise ?
Thanks ....
Posted by: John P at June 11, 2007 9:47 AMThats Edinburgh for you, we spend money on art rather than the roads!
Posted by: Terinea Weblog at June 11, 2007 11:09 AMI was at Tesco first thing on Saturday. Posing with the bottle got some funny looks from other shoppers though...
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bhell13/537140516/
Am I too late to join in guys? Hope not - I'm off to do my shoppng tomorrow morning at Tesco :-)
Posted by: Freya Bletsoe at June 18, 2007 8:19 PM