Andretti Wines @ Cavalli‏

Friday, before the Grand Prix de Montreal, I had the
distinct pleasure, nay, the privilege of experiencing
a succulent and savoury afternoon escapade. An endorphin-
induced diversion of culinary delights and flavourful
wine-tasting @ Ristorante Cavalli.

'In wine there is wisdom, In beer there is freedom,
In water there is bacteria.' ~ Ben Franklin

With Bombshell in tow, we were granted access to a world
of enthusiasts, lovers the grape and connoisseurs of the
liqueur of the Gods. Headed by a group of very astute and
generous corporate executives including one very delicious
lady-about-town Madame Ambassadeur.

The group who organized this tasting of several superb
vintages was 'Kruger Wines and Spirits' (www.krugervs.com/)
and its c.e.o., a very warm and friendly gentleman, named
Steve Sinodinos, who was the epitome of a world-class
chief-executive, his trusted aide-de-camp Ms. Rachael Sirois

and Carmelo, sommelier at Cavalli. I'm sure I have forgotten
some names but such is life.

The winemaker in question was 'Andretti Winery'. Founded
in 1996 by Mario Andretti (one and the same - Grand Prix
driver extraordinaire) and his longtime friend, Joe Antonini,
former Chairman & CEO of Kmart Coporation.

'Andretti Winery' is dedicated to celebrating the Italian
lifestyle, complete with the finest wines produced anywhere
in the world. Blessed with premium grapes grown in the most
acclaimed valley in California, 'Andretti Winery' produces
an array of wines that - like Mario Andretti himself - are
second to none.

The finest things in life are often hidden away and
that's the case with the award-winning 'Andretti Winery'.
Nestled alongside a quiet country lane in the heart
of the legendary Napa Valley, 'Andretti Winery' exudes
Old World Charm as it whisks wine lovers back in time
to a slower pace of life.

'Honor the Past, to Shape the Future.' Modeled after
a rambling Italian village, the winery conjures up the
boyhood home of its namesake, Mario Andretti, the finest
race car driver of all time.

'Wine is bottled poetry.' ~ Robert Louis Stevenson


* Andretti Winery
4162 Big Ranch Road,
Napa, California
www.andrettiwinery.com


* Observed June 11th, 2010