FAIRPORT, N.Y., Sept 16, 2005 /PRNewswire-FirstCall via COMTEX News Network/ -- Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ; ASX: CBR), announced today that Tom Summer, executive vice president and chief financial officer, will be a presenter at the 35th Annual Bank of America Investment Conference at the Ritz Carlton Hotel in San Francisco on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2005, at 9:00 a.m. Pacific Time. The presentation will focus on "Constellation Brands' True 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 Oct. 7, 2005. 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.

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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, Corona Light, Pacifico, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, St. Pauli Girl, Tsingtao, Black Velvet, Fleischmann's, Mr. Boston, Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy, Chi-Chi's, 99 Schnapps, Ridgemont Reserve 1792, Effen Vodka, Stowells, Blackthorn, Almaden, Arbor Mist, Vendange, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Hardys, Nobilo, Alice White, Ruffino, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Blackstone, Ravenswood, Estancia, Franciscan Oakville Estate, Simi and Robert Mondavi Winery brands. For additional information about Constellation Brands, as well as its product portfolio, visit the company's Web site at http://www.cbrands.com .

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