Venturing beyond the racetrack, Valtteri Bottas has accelerated into the world of winemaking.
Teaming up with Australian producer Oliver’s Taranga Vineyards, Bottas unveiled his latest creation, an expression of Shiraz named IHANA, translating to 'wonderful/lovely' in Finnish.
The wine, reflective of Bottas's Finnish heritage, was officially launched during a voyage from Helsinki to Tallinn aboard the Tallink Mystar cruise ship last week.
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Bottas: I had a vision
“The more I learn [about wine], the more interesting it becomes," Bottas told The Drinks Business.
"I always had this vision that I would like to be involved with wine somehow, and not just investing. It’s my passion.
“In Australia, you can get these super full-bodied, straight-in-your-face kind of wines, but this one has a bit more elegance.
"Obviously it’s still young so it will take time for it to fully develop.”