SONOMA, Calif., March 24, 2006 (PRIMEZONE) -- 360 Global Wine Company (OTCBB:TSIX), an international company which engages in the marketing and distribution of wines and wine-related products, and Viansa Winery & Italian Marketplace announce their sponsorship for the 2006 IndyCar season of the Vision Racing Team led by Ed Carpenter.
The opening race of the 2006 IRL IndyCar series season will take place this Sunday, March 26 at 3:30 PM at the Homestead-Miami Speedway. The race will be nationally televised on ABC. Viansa's sponsorship of this exciting team is an important component of building Viansa's nationally branding among American wine consumers. 360 stockholders and members of Viansa's Tuscan Club interested in attending the event as guests of the Company should contact Denise Taranto at 203-869-6313. Additional information on the event can be found at www.indyracing.com and www.homesteadmiamispeedway.com
About 360 Global Wine Company
360 Global Wine Company, based in Sonoma California, sells wines and wine-related products through direct sales channels and independent distributors to grocery stores, wine shops, and restaurants. 360 Global holdings include the Viansa Winery & Italian Marketplace and the Kirkland Ranch Winery. Viansa Winery & Italian Marketplace (www.viansa.com ), the 2006 Winner of "The Best Wine Country Experience in Napa and Sonoma Valleys," is a destination winery at the entrance to the Sonoma Valley Wine Country created as a way to share a love of good food, wine and Italian heritage with visitors from around the world.
360 Global Wine Company was founded in the fall of 2002. The company's mission is to produce and deliver premium wine, gourmet food and exquisite events focusing on the authentic wine country lifestyle.
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About Vision Racing
Vision Racing was formed in early 2005 when Indy Racing League founder Tony George and his wife Laura purchased the assets of Kelley Racing from Tom Kelley. Mr. George is chief executive officer of the Indy Racing League and the Indianapolis Motor Speedway Corporation. Patrick Dempsey, star of the Golden Globe-nominated drama Grey's Anatomy and a race car driver who is currently driving professionally in Grand American Cup sports car racing with Hypersport, recently also became a co-owner of the team.