Mendoza, Argentina, Andeluna Cellars announced it is an official Founder Sponsor of Masters of Food & Wine, South America, a prestigious new offshoot of the illustrious Masters of Food & Wine held annually in Carmel, CA. The event, which takes place February 15-18, 2007 at the Park Hyatt Mendoza, offers participants the opportunity to enjoy foods prepared by world-renowned chefs and taste fine South American wines with respected industry names, all in the extraordinary setting of Mendoza, Argentina.

“It is an honor to be a Founder Sponsor of Masters of Food & Wine, South America," said Mike Kenter, VP of Marketing and Sales for Andeluna Cellars. “This event celebrates the best of South American food and wine and, as a new winery that has earned an international reputation for producing some of Argentina?s finest wines, Andeluna Cellars is proud to be a part of it."

As a festival sponsor, Andeluna Cellars will host two exclusive luncheon events, featuring Andeluna wines paired with a four-course lunch prepared by American Chef Ken Oringer, Executive Chef and Co-owner of Clio Restaurant in Boston, MA. Hosted by Andeluna Cellars? owner, well-known international businessman H. Ward Lay, and distinguished member of one of Argentina?s pioneering wine families, Ricardo Reina Rutini, each luncheon will take place at Andeluna Cellars winery, which lies at the foothills of the majestic Andes mountain range.

“Andeluna's luncheon guests will enjoy stunning architecture, breathtaking views, wonderful gourmet foods, and of course incredible wine," said Kenter. “Masters of Food & Wine, South America is sure to be an event like no other."

Andeluna Cellars? wines are produced at a striking new state-of-the-art winery located at the base of the Andes mountain range in Mendoza, Argentina. Andeluna Cellars winery was born of the vision of well-known international businessman H. Ward Lay, founder of Pepsi-Gamex and State Fair Foods, and son of the late Herman W. Lay (founder of Frito-Lay and former Chairman of the Board of Pepsico), and world-class grape grower Ricardo Reina Rutini, whose family has been growing grapes and making wine in Argentina for more than 120 years. Andeluna Cellars award-winning wines include Winemaker's Selection Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, priced at $13; Reserve Malbec, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay, priced at $23; and a Limited Reserve Cabernet Franc, and the Grand Reserve Pasionado (a Bordeaux-style blend), priced at $50 each.

Additional information can be found at www.andeluna.com Andeluna Cellars wines are imported by Kysela Père et Fils, Ltd. For more information about Masters of Food & Wine, South America, visit www.mfandw.com.ar

Andeluna Cellars
Susan Olson
(707) 255-7667
Email: solson@balzac.com
Website: www.andeluna.com, www.mfandw.com.ar