FAIRPORT, N.Y., Feb 20, 2002 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX/ -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ, STZ.B) announced that Tom Summer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will present at the Consumer Analyst Group of New York conference in Scottsdale, Arizona on February 21, 2002 at 3:45 p.m. Mountain Time (5:45 p.m. EST).

A live listen-only web cast of the conference presentation will be available on the Internet at Constellation's web site: http://www.cbrands.com under "Investor Information." If you are unable to participate in the conference presentation, a replay will be available on Constellation's web site.

Constellation Brands, Inc. is a leader in the production, marketing, and distribution of beverage alcohol products in North America and the United Kingdom and is a leading independent drinks wholesaler in the United Kingdom. Leading brands in Constellation's portfolio include: Franciscan Oakville Estate, Simi, Estancia, Ravenswood, Corona Extra, Modelo Especial, St. Pauli Girl, Almaden, Arbor Mist, Talus, Vendange, Alice White, Black Velvet, Fleischmann's, Schenley, Ten High, Stowells of Chelsea, Blackthorn and K.

SOURCE Constellation Brands, Inc.

CONTACT: Emilio Ruocco, +1-585-419-0776, or Mark Maring, +1-585-218-2132, both for Constellation Brands, Inc.