Navarro Correas Official Wines of Broadway Revival of "Evita"

NEW YORK, April 5, 2012 /PRNewswire/ -- Bodega Navarro Correas, one of the most historic and renowned of Argentine wine companies, is proud to be the official wine of the Broadway revival of Evita, opening April 5, at the Marquis Theater. The highly anticipated return of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical to New York, is inspired by the life and times of the legendary Argentine first lady, Eva Peron. The production stars the acclaimed Argentine actress Elena Roger, Puerto Rican singing sensation, Ricky Martin, and the dynamic Broadway star Michael Cerveris as Juan Peron.

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"We are thrilled to be able to sponsor such a significant musical revival with our wines", said Jessica Callahan, Navarro Correas brand manager. " It's a perfect cultural fit – Navarro Correas is one of the most historic and respected names in Argentine winemaking, Eva Peron is arguably the Argentine personality most familiar to Americans, and the lovely Elena Roger is a tremendous star in her country and abroad – my colleagues in Argentina are delighted!"

Navarro Correas wines will be featured at Opening Night festivities and at signature events throughout the run of the show. The wines and the musical will engage in various co-promotions throughout the New York metro area, wherever fine wines are sold. "Although we expect many festive occasions during the run of Evita, Navarro Correas promotes responsible consumption of our wines in any setting," advocates Callahan.

With a history of supporting the art and culture of South America, Bodega Navarro Correas is located in Godoy Cruz, in Mendoza, Argentina. The Correas family has been growing grapes and making wine as in the area since 1798, with a focus on rich, robust Malbecs, Cabernet, Merlot and several white wines, all currently available for sale in the United States. A spectacular, new, technologically advanced winery was completed in 2008. Nestled in the Andean foothills, the minimalist architecture is seamlessly integrated into the surrounding environment.

Navarro Correas wines are produced and distributed by Diageo Chateau & Estate Wines (DC&E), part of Diageo (Dee-AH-Gee-O); the world's leading premium drinks business. DC&E produces and markets premium wines from around the globe including Napa Valley, Sonoma, the California Central Coast, Argentina, France, Italy, New Zealand and Australia.  DC&E wine brands include: Sterling Vineyards, Sterling Vintner's Collection, Beaulieu Vineyard, Chalone Vineyard, Acacia Vineyard, Provenance and Rosenblum Cellars. DC&E is also a leading importer of estate-bottled wines from Burgundy. For more information about Diageo, its people, brands and performance, visit us at http://www.diageo.com. Celebrating life, every day, everywhere, responsibly.  For our global resource that promotes responsible drinking through the sharing of best practice tools, information and initiatives, visit DRINKiQ.com.

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