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- hotwine - 10-14-2000 We're booked to attend this event on 20 Oct at the Grey Moss Inn, NW of San Antonio. It's one of our favorite restaurants, and one we frequently choose to celebrate our anniversary, which is only a few days later on Halloween (long story there). We know nothing of Mr. A's wines, which will include: Andretti Sauvignon Blanc, Napa Valley, 1999 Andretti Claret, Napa Valley, 1998 Texas goat cheese canapes Smoked chicken sausage Grilled portabella and brandywine tomatoes Andretti Chardonnay, Napa Valley, 1997 Andretti Pinot Noir, Napa Valley 1997 Roulande of Atlantic Salmon on a bed of seared spinach and roasted pine nuts Andretti Merlot, Napa Valley 1997 Andretti Cab. Sauvignon, Napa Valley 1995 Filet of Prime Beef stuffed with Montagnola cheese Rosemary-spiked rack of lamb on a bed of roasted garlic mashers and grilled fennel Andretti Sangiovese, Napa Valley 1995 Bittersweet flourless chocolate cake with roasted hazelnuts The food is always top notch at Grey Moss, so we have no concerns there; but we know nothing of Mr. A's wines. Can anyone offer insights? - Drew - 10-14-2000 They're probably fast and racey and go down quick! [img]http://www.wines.com/ubb2/tongue.gif[/img] - Bucko - 10-14-2000 I've never had one myself...... Bucko - Thomas - 10-14-2000 Drew beat me to it. Have never had Andretti wines--wasn't aware there are so many of them. - hotwine - 10-14-2000 Thanks for your responses, guys. I'll take it as a homework assignment to post some TN's later (after the fog of exhaust and burning motor oil clears). - hotwine - 10-21-2000 My tasting notes on each of the seven wines listed above are posted under their wine-specific forums. Dinner last night was most enjoyable, and Mr. Andretti was a gracious and generous host, pressing the flesh with the 70 or so attendees and sharing his experiences in both racing and wine-making. If you get the opportunity to attend a similar event, highly recommend you grab it! We were particulary impressed with the following of his wines: Andretti Sauvignon Blanc Napa Valley 1999 ($9.99) Andretti Pinot Noir Napa Valley 1997 ($13.99) Andretti Chardonnay Napa Valley 1996 ($9.99) Andretti Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley 1995 ($17.49) Andretti Sangiovese Napa Valley 1995 ($21.99) Five out of seven ain't bad. - hotwine - 10-21-2000 Here's a little more info on the Andretti Winery. It's located near Silverado, at the southern end of the Napa Valley. Phone # 707-259-6750, website andrettiwinery.com. Winemaker is Bob Pepi. Chairman of Andretti Wine Group, Ltd is Joseph Antoninni, former CEO of KMart. Mario Andretti is Vice Chairman. They bought the winery in 1994, and it comprises 53 acres of vineyards. Stock is traded OTC on the pink sheets with the symbol VINES. |