Constellation Brands to Present at Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium 2006 in New York City

FAIRPORT, N.Y., May 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ, ASX: CBR), announced today that Richard Sands, chairman and chief executive officer, will be a presenter at the Goldman Sachs Consumer Products Symposium 2006 at the Goldman Sachs Conference Center in New York City on Wednesday, May 10, 2006 at 9:20 a.m. Eastern Time. The presentation will focus on "Constellation Brands' Growth Strategy and Historical Performance." A live audio webcast of the presentation will be available through Constellation's Web site at http://www.cbrands.com. A replay of the webcast will also be available on the company's Web site through May 26, 2006. Financial and statistical information discussed in the presentation, and a reconciliation of any reported (GAAP) financial measures with comparable or non-GAAP financial measures, will also be available at the Company's Web site under Investors by selecting Financial Information/Financial Reports.

Constellation Brands, Inc. is a leading international producer and marketer of beverage alcohol brands with a broad portfolio across the wine, spirits and imported beer categories. Well-known brands in Constellation's portfolio include: Almaden, Arbor Mist, Vendange, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Hardys, Nobilo, Alice White, Ruffino, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Blackstone, Ravenswood, Estancia, Franciscan Oakville Estate, Simi, Robert Mondavi Winery brands, Stowells, Blackthorn, Black Velvet, Mr. Boston, Fleischmann's, Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy, Chi-Chi's, 99 Schnapps, Ridgemont Reserve 1792, Effen Vodka, Corona Extra, Corona Light, Pacifico, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, St. Pauli Girl, Tsingtao. For additional information about Constellation Brands, as well as its product portfolio, visit the company's Web site at http://www.cbrands.com.

SOURCE Constellation Brands, Inc.
05/03/2006
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