Black River Caviar hosts launch of Gracida Polo at International Polo Club in Palm Beach

April 24, 2011 - PRLog -- (Palm Beach---) Black River Caviar joined legendary polo player Carlos Gracida and G2 Investment Group and Forbes Private Capital, the visionary teams behind this new luxury brand, to participate in its inaugural celebration.   The exclusive event took place at International Polo Club on Friday April 15, 2011.   Other A-list luxury brands invited to participate, included Domodimonti Wines, Emperor Vodka, Giorgio Gucci Cognac and Alpa Luxe.

Carlos Gracida, an icon in the world of polo, referred to as the ‘sport of kings’, deliberately chose these exclusive brands for his inaugural launch.  “Polo is the most elegant sport in the world.  Gracida polo will grow to become a major lifestyle brand,” said Trevor Neilson, Managing Director of G2.

The illustrious roster of guests included internationally renowned polo players, philanthropists and entrepreneurs who came to support Carlos in his inaugural launch.  Among the guests were Kris Kampsen, Brandon Phillips, Nicolas Roldan, Luis Escobar; polo patrons Marc Ganzi and  Oscar Bermudez; TV reality show personality Robert Riva; Journalist and TV Producer Sonia Velasquez;  Catherine Saxton, Tommy Morrison, Sarah Scheffer, Anthony and Susan de Paola, Skey Johnston, Robert Forbes, Veronica and Luis Garcia, Diane Kisner, Alfonso Landa, Zina Mashim, Barbara Savini, Amanda van Vorhees, Ximena Cordero, Pat Nesbitt, , Jim Pappas, Whitney Baldwin,  and Jonathan Cameron Hayes.

“I am impressed with the quality of the brands representing Gracida Polo.  The caviar is among the best I have had; the wine is superb while extraordinary low in sulfites; the Vodka is particularly smooth and the vicuna and cashmere products are exquisite!  Bravo to Altima and Gracida Polo for putting such great brands together,” said H.R.H. Prince Michel de Yougoslavie.  

Guests indulged in generous servings of Black River Ossetra paired with chilled shots of Emperor Vodka which flowed through an ice luge formed in the image of the Gracida Polo logo.  The Emperor Vodka Martini Bar offered guests an alternative way to sample their exquisite product with an enticing selection of specialty cocktails.  Domodimonti Wines offered guests an unlimited supply of Monte Fiore and Déjà   ‘natural wines’.  Luis and Veronica Garcia, principals of Alpa Luxe, purveyors of the finest vicuna and cashmere products in the world, personally showcased their magnificent collection and presented Robert Forbes with an exquisite Vicuna scarf.   Zina Mashim, President of Emperors Brand, personally congratulated Carlos Gracida and offered him a precious bottle of Giorgio Gucci Cognac as gift to commemorate the occasion.  

Altima International’s Connoisseur Club coordinated the participation of the luxury partners.  A high definition video of the tape was recorded by international journalist and TV producer Sonia Velasquez.  Excerpts will be available for viewing after May 1, 2011.


About Black River Caviar
Black River Caviar is among the finest caviar in the world.  The ossetra, produced from farm raised Siberian sturgeon, originally imported as fertilized roe from Russia in 1995, is dedicated to sustainable farming techniques, helping to ensure the longevity of some of the most endangered sturgeon species.  www.blackrivercaviar.com

About Domodimonti
Domodimonti is a boutique winery located on the picturesque countryside of Montefiore dell’Aso in Le Marche, Italy.  Domodimonti’s new state of the art winery designed to generate the least amount of visual and ecological impact on the environment was inaugurated.  It is a testament to the continous drive of producing Natural Wine.  www.domodimonti.com

About Emperors Brand
Emperor’s Brand products offer a selection of spirits fit for connoisseurs with a regal palate. Emperor's Brand products, which have graced the American spirits market since May 2007, speak to aficionados with refined tastes. Unique taste and sophistication is the focus of the company. “Each product in Emperor’s Brand portfolio took several years to perfect,” notes Emperor’s Brand President Zina Mashin.  www.emperorsbrand.biz



About Alpa Luxe
Alpaluxe is committed to continuing the ancient tradition of only the finest weaving and knits from Peru, South America. After more than ten years in the wholesale & retail business in the United States, exporting from Peru, the owners of Alpaluxe are proud to present this new collection of exceptional shawls, scarves and hats. Only the very top quality has been carefully selected for this collection. Alpaluxe is proud to continue this heritage of excellence handed down from as far back as 1,200-1,400 AD where the early Pre-Colombian Cultures, produced incredible examples of textiles now exhibited in the most important museums,, worldwide. The Inca Empire, from early 13th Century to 1533 reserved their finest garments made of Baby Alpaca, Guanaco and Vicuna, retained for the elite royalty.. www.alpaluxe.com

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