Mumm Napa Named Official Sparkling Wine of 2013 America’s Cup

(BusinessWire) -Mumm Napa, one of California’s top sparkling wine houses, is now the official sparkling wine of the America’s Cup Summer of Racing in San Francisco. From the opening ceremonies on July 4^th through the final races in September, Mumm Napa sparkling wines will be on hand to toast one of the world’s most prestigious sporting events in true Napa Valley style.

Cameras will capture not only joyous victories, but spirited celebrations, as winners of sailing’s most illustrious race will be seen celebrating with magnums of Mumm Napa shortly after crossing the finish line.

“We raise a glass to the incredible athletes of the America’s Cup and commend them all on their relentless pursuit of victory,” said Mumm Napa Managing Director Simon Towns. “We are so pleased to bring the spirit of Mumm Napa – the spirit that celebrates every day luxury – to the America’s Cup, especially since it is to be raced on the iconic San Francisco Bay. It is an honor to be a part of the palpable feeling of celebration and luxury that is synonymous with the event.”

“We’re thrilled to be serving Mumm Napa sparkling wine at all of our America’s Cup venues,” said Stephen Barclay, CEO of the America’s Cup Event Authority. “Celebrating victory with a toast is a tradition that dates back nearly as far as the America’s Cup itself and we’re happy to be raising our glasses with Mumm Napa.”

Spectators can celebrate with a glass of Mumm Napa sparkling wine on shore throughout the summer at the America’s Cup Park (Piers 27/29) venues and general concessions, the America’s Cup Village at Marina Green, and on official on-water viewing boats. VIPs and sailors alike will also have the chance to indulge in Napa’s quintessential sparkling wine at the exclusive CLUB72 and America’s Cup Club.

At America’s Cup Park, the public is invited to visit the Mumm Napa pop-up sparkling wine lounge Flute Bar & Lounge by Mumm Napa. In the 1,500 sq. ft. lounge, spectators can enjoy views of the races from both indoor and outdoor vantage points. Inside, fans will be able to view the action on the water from both sides of the lounge. Visitors wanting to take in the iconic views of San Francisco Bay while getting some sun can also be seated at the outdoor patio. Flute Bar & Lounge by Mumm Napa will be open to the public starting July 4 from 10am-7pm on race days and from 12pm – 5pm on non-race days.