FAIRPORT, N.Y., Jan 23, 2004 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ; ASX: CBR), a leading international producer and marketer of beverage alcohol brands, announced today that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend on the Company's 5.75% Series A Mandatory Convertible Preferred Stock, payable on March 1, 2004, to shareholders of record on February 17, 2004. Payment will be $0.359375 per depositary share.

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: 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.

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