CONSTELLATION BRANDS LOOKIN' SHARP

In a report conducted by Information Resources, Constellation’s wine and beer brands are ranked among the top labels for 2005. Twin Fin, Monkey Bay and 3 Blind Moose are the top three in the “Table Wine Top Ten Brands” category followed by Four Emus and Kellys revenge in 8th and 10th. Altogether, these five brands accounted for almost 1/3rd of all the new wine growth in U.S. Food and Drug stores according to IRI. Rob Sands, president and CEO of Constellation, found the results “gratifying” as they prove “Constellation’s ability to continue growing strong established brands while capturing a greater share of new product revenue.” All the wines that placed in the “Top 30 Brand Performer” category come from Constellation’s California vineyards. Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Ravenswood Vintners Blend, Blackstone, Estancia and Black Box Wines places 9th, 12th, 14th, 15th, and 23rd while Corona Extra was number 1 in growth among beers. Other leading beers included Corona Light, Negro Modelo, Modelo Especial, Pacifico and St. Pauli Girl.