Cars and Cabernet – June 2023 Edition

ATTENTION: Rare and Exotic Car Owners!

Arrive before 10 AM to secure the ultimate display spot for your car. Show off your exceptional vehicle and make a lasting impression on fellow enthusiasts. The event attendance is FREE.

Step into the world of automotive excellence at our monthly “Cars & Cabernet” gathering, and it is more than just an event; it’s a communion of car enthusiasts who share a passion for the power, design, and innovation that defines the automobile industry.

In addition, we invite you to enjoy our entire lunch menu, which is available for purchase. Our meals are prepared in a wood-fired oven, located within the retro charm of our 1955 Flxible Bus Diner, enhancing your nostalgic experience. Our cuisine crafted fresh upon your order, is served to you hot, promising quality and flavor at their finest.

Learn more: https://autovinogroup.com/car-and-cabernet-at-auto-vino.html

Mark your calendar to join us and fellow car enthusiasts for Cars and Cabernet!

Join Auto Vino as we proudly present “Cars & Cabernet,” an exclusive event featuring over 125 rare and exotic cars from prestigious brands like Ferrari and Lamborghini. Celebrate Father’s Day in style and indulge in our delectable lunch offerings while reveling in the beauty of these stunning automobiles.
Our lunch menu has various options, such as Neapolitan-style pizza, gourmet burgers, and salmon salad. Our dishes are prepared fresh in a 1955 Flxible Diner Bus in a 600-degree wood fire oven. Our Cabernet, locally grown in Woodside, pairs nicely with our meals. Additionally, we have a selection of ultra-premium wines available.

At this month’s Cars & Cabernet event, attendees can ask expert car Docent Keith any questions about the vehicles on display. With over 35 years of experience in exotic paint care, including Ferrari, Porsche, Lamborghini, and other factory paint systems, Keith and his business partner ensure that the cars at Auto Vino are always polished and free of dust. Additionally, the two have won multiple awards (“First Place” and “Best of Show”) at the prestigious Pebble Beach Concours d’Elegance.

Make this Father’s Day special – treat your favorite dad to an exhilarating day full of amazing classic, rare, and one-of-a-kind automobiles. The entire family, including your furry friend, can enjoy the fun.

ATTENTION: Rare and Exotic Car Owners!

If you want to display your car in the best spot, it’s recommended to arrive before 10 AM. This is an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your exceptional vehicle and make a lasting impression on other car enthusiasts.

The event attendance is free.

Come experience the world of automotive excellence at our monthly “Cars & Cabernet” gathering. It’s not just an event; it’s a gathering of car enthusiasts who share a love for the power, design, and innovation that defines the automobile industry.

Auto Vino began in 2009 with a casual introduction by a legendary Silicon Valley Semiconductor figure at the Ferrari Dealership in Redwood City between Buff Giurlani and Bob Mullen.

The introduction to Bob, a pioneer in the “Boutique Winery” movement in California since the early 1960s, established the ideal business partnership that resulted in the creation of Auto Vino, which translates to “Cars & Wine.”

Buff grew up in San Francisco as part of a family-owned olive oil import business with a passion for fast Italian sports cars and the entrepreneurial spirit of his grandfather Angelo Giurlani who immigrated to San Francisco from Italy in 1895.

Angelo lived in an Italian neighborhood (now The Scenic Marina District) predominantly populated by Italians from Italy’s Tuscany region, to whom Angelo began delivering groceries to the neighborhoods from a horse-drawn wagon.

The following year, when Angelo’s brother Giuseppe moved to San Francisco, the two brothers began importing olive oil from Lucca, Italy, and selling it under the brand name “STAR Olive Oil.”

Buff expanded the family business by making STAR Olive oil a nationwide brand name before the family sold the company in the mid-1970s.

Dick Burns, a co-founder of Auto Vino and a longtime friend of Buff’s, opened the Menlo Park location in 2009. Dick previously worked in the restaurant and food service industries. He and two high school classmates managed and operated 30 Cask ‘n Cleaver restaurants in Southern California from the late 1960s to the early 1980s.

Dick then became a partner and owner of Todd’s Foods, a company that supplies restaurants with soups, sauces, and salad dressings. After the Heinz Company acquired Todd’s in 2001, Dick stayed for three years before deciding to leave because he was considered too entrepreneurial for a public corporation.

Bob Mullen, co-founder of Auto Vino, and founder of Woodside Vineyards, began producing wine from little more than one acre of grapes at the original Winery on Kings Mountain Road in 1960. The winery became bonded or licensed to sell Bob’s creations three years later.

Bob, who grew up in Youngstown, Ohio, never had a glass of wine until he moved to California in the 1950s. He worked for Armstrong World Industries when he was transferred from Chicago to San Francisco to become the Western Regional Manager.

In California, there were 121 wineries (now 4,200) when Bob began his business, and through the years, Woodside Vineyards has developed a good reputation for its fine wines. Our vineyard workers manage, harvest, and produce wine from over 35 vineyards on private estates in Woodside and the surrounding area.

Today, Buff and his eldest son, Phil Giurlani, the Chief Operating Officer, manages the day-to-day operations at Auto Vino, including venue bookings for private and corporate events, Friday lunch service, and weekend wine tastings.

Daisey G., our designated greeter for Friday lunches and Weekend Wine Tastings, is a purebred Yellow Labrador Retriever who exudes love, even to those who are afraid of dogs, adores people, and her tail wags with delight when new visitors arrive. Her charming demeanor will quickly win you over.

Event Source: Auto Vino Official Facebook Page
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