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READ ON!Remember the show "Let's Make a Deal." Contestants are faced with choices, including sometimes deciding to take whatever is in the box as their prize. Is it a fabulous prize? Or is it a Zonk. August Hill Winery in Utica, IL is offering a Mystery Box ... and we know that it's definitely fabulous.
August Hill Winery is an award-winning winery in the Starved Rock area, and is one of a few local businesses to earn the "Illinois Made" designation. They are currently offering a mystery box, which includes three wines. The entire staff at August Hill Winery had input on which wines to include. Insider Wine Club members receive a 10% discount on these mystery boxes. On top of that, 10% of the sales of mystery boxes will be going to the local PADS shelters.
There are three options for your mystery box.
To find out more, place your order, and see more August Hill Winery news, please visit this link.