Copper Rock Steakhouse at Four Winds Casino Resort Receives Wine Spectator's 2009 Award of Excellence

NEW BUFFALO, MI--(Marketwire - August 31, 2009) - Four Winds Casino Resort, the premier gaming destination in the Midwest, is pleased to announce that its Copper Rock Steakhouse, which offers more than 450 wines by the bottle and over 50 wines by the glass, received Wine Spectator's 2009 Award of Excellence for the second year in a row. Wine Spectator's Restaurant Wine List Awards recognize restaurants whose wine lists offer distinctive selections, are appropriate to their cuisine and appeal to a wide range of wine lovers. The Award of Excellence is given to restaurants that offer a well-chosen selection of quality producers, along with a thematic match to the menu in both price and style.

Wine Spectator's review of the Copper Rock Steakhouse noted that the wine list's strength is wines from California. Guests can choose from hundreds of selections from California's finest vineyards, including Cabernet Sauvignons, Chardonnays, Meritages, Merlots, Pinot Noirs and Sauvignon Blancs. Many of these varietals include selections from highly sought after boutique producers as well as older, rare vintages.

"The Copper Rock Steakhouse compares very favorably to the finest steakhouses in Chicago, both in the quality of food and diversity of its wine list," said Matt Harkness, General Manager, Four Winds Casino Resort. "Our Food and Beverage staff carefully chooses from the finest wines around the world to feature on our wine list."

Copper Rock Steakhouse is an elegant, white-tablecloth steakhouse with leather over-stuffed seating, masculine décor and epicurean fare. The menu features certified USDA prime beef, aged in-house, as well as handcrafted desserts created by its award-winning pastry chef. The Copper Rock Steakhouse also features a private dining room for up to 16 guests and a private Chef's Table near the kitchen for a truly unique experience.

More information about the Copper Rock Steakhouse, including its menu, is available at: http://www.fourwindscasino.com/dining/copperrock.asp

Reservations

For more information on Four Winds Casino Resort or to make a reservation, please call 1-866-4WINDS1 (866-494-6371) or visit www.fourwindscasino.com.

About Four Winds Casino Resort

Four Winds Casino Resort is owned by the Pokagon Band of Potawatomi Indians and is located at 11111 Wilson Road in New Buffalo, Mich. Managed by Lakes Entertainment, Inc., the resort offers 130,000 square feet of gaming with 3,000 slot machines and a large selection of table games including poker. It also features four restaurants, entertainment bars and retail venues, and a 165-room hotel, making it a premier destination resort for Midwest tourism. Please play responsibly. You must be 21 years of age to gamble. More information can be found at www.fourwindscasino.com.

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