Vodka Enters the Wine Space ZYR Russian Vodka - Only Spirit - at Prestigious Florida Wine Festival

Manhattan, NY, March 28, 2008 --(PR.com)-- For the first time in the 22 year history of the annual Sandestin Wine Festival (in Northwestern Florida), winemakers have opened the Festival to feature a fine spirit: ZYR Russian Vodka.

Crafted in Russia by American David Katz, ZYR has earned five stars from renowned spirits authority, Paul Pacult as well as the highest ratings from The Wine Enthusiast and The Tasting Panel. ZYR earned the unanimous double gold medal at a recent San Francisco World Spirits Competition and continues to earn high praise from top critics.

This extraordinary vodka will be the only spirit in the Sandestin Wine Festival. David Katz, the vodka maker himself will showcase ZYR during the event at Baytowne Wharf, inviting one and all to enjoy a shot of ZYR and a taste of outstanding caviar.

The Festival which is held April 10–13, uncorks four full-bodied days of private dinners, rare wine auctions, celebrity winemakers, Grand Wine Tasting events and of course, the rare opportunity to enjoy a Russian vodka that is considered the highest ranked in the United States.

“Having worked closely with top chefs from the region, including Chef Lee Lucier of EAT, I have seen that the people who come to Sandestin appreciate the finer things in life. As a vodkamaker I am proud to be included in The Sandestin Wine Festival, a pinnacle event for wine and now spirits lovers. ZYR is honored to participate in the Festival. We know a good time will be had by one and all who stop by our booth to try ZYR in this wonderful atmosphere of gracious Southern hospitality,” says the vodka maker David Katz.

For more information on ZYR Russian Vodka, please contact lori zelenko at 212 486 9260 or lzelenko @nyc.rr.com

For more information on the 22nd Annual Sandestin Wine Festival at Baytowne Wharf, visit www.sandestinwinefestival.com.

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