FAIRPORT, N.Y., Sept. 16 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ), a leading international producer and marketer of beverage alcohol brands, announced that it will be reporting financial results for the Second Quarter ended August 31, 2003, on Tuesday, September 30, 2003 immediately after market hours. A conference call to discuss the financial results and outlook will be hosted by Richard Sands, Chairman and CEO and Tom Summer, Executive Vice President and CFO on Tuesday, September 30, 2003 at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern). The news media is invited to listen-only on this call.

The conference call can be accessed by dialing +412-858-4600 beginning at 4:50 p.m. (Eastern). A live listen-only web cast of the conference call is available on the Internet at the Company's web site, www.cbrands.com under Investors. Financial and statistical information discussed in the conference call and a reconciliation of any reported (GAAP) financial measures with comparable or non-GAAP financial measures will also be available when the call begins on the Company's website under Investors by selecting Financial Information/Financial Reports.

If you are unable to participate in the conference call, there will be a replay available by dialing +412-858-1440 from approximately 7:00 p.m. (Eastern) on September 30, 2003 through 9:00 a.m. (Eastern) on Wednesday, October 15, 2003.

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About Constellation

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. The Company is the largest multi-category supplier of beverage alcohol in the United States; a leading producer and exporter of wine from Australia and New Zealand; and both a major producer and independent drinks wholesaler in the United Kingdom. Well-known brands in Constellation's portfolio include: Corona Extra, Pacifico, St. Pauli Girl, Black Velvet, Fleischmann's, Mr. Boston, Estancia, Simi, Ravenswood, Blackstone, Banrock Station, Hardys, Nobilo, Alice White, Vendange, Almaden, Arbor Mist, Stowells and Blackthorn.

CONTACT:
Investor Relations - Mark Maring
Constellation Brands, Inc.
585-218-3668

Public Relations - Ginny Clark
Constellation Brands, Inc.
585-218-3669