Audi Sponsors the Gourmet Weekend, December 1-2 in Napa, Ca.

AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Nov. 27 -- Audi of America, Inc. is proud to announce its role as a presenting sponsor of the Gourmet Experience Weekend at Copia in Napa, California this weekend, December 1-2, 2001.

This unique inaugural event features a weekend of parties, music, expert panel discussions, and live demonstrations with the Gourmet test-kitchen staff and master chefs including Nobu Matsuhisa, Rocco DiSpirito, Thomas Keller, Ferran Adria, Alain Ducasse, and Odette Fada. Executive chef Sara Moulton, wine consultant Michael Green and Editor-in-Chief Ruth Reichl will also be on- site to interact with the crowds.

``Audi is excited to join Gourmet in staging this interactive culinary event,'' stated Audi Event Marketing Manager Maria Nahigian. ``The weekend activities embrace the emotional tastes and senses of the attendees. We enjoy participating in non-traditional events that allow us to showcase our cars in an environment that is fun and inviting.''

Copia: The American Center for Wine, Food, and the Arts just recently opened to the public in Napa, California. This magnificent facility serves as an international cultural and educational center that celebrates the unique contributions that America has made to food and wine in association with the arts and humanities.

The Gourmet Experience Weekend will be open on Saturday, December 1, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m. and Sunday, December 2, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. A comprehensive schedule of events can be found at www.gourmet.com . For event tickets, call Virtuoso at 1-800-401-4272, or visit www.virtuoso.com .

Audi of America is headquartered in Auburn Hills, Michigan, and markets a line of performance-oriented luxury cars: the A4, A6, A8, TT and the allroad quattro. The all-new 2002 A4 -- an extraordinary vehicle featuring stunning symmetry and powerful performance -- hit the market last month. Audi's event marketing programs center around the performing arts, lifestyle and sporting events. The parent company, Audi AG, is headquartered in Ingolstadt, Germany. For more information about additional Audi-related events and corporate news, visit www.audiusa.com .