George
Bresler Retires from Constellation Brands Board
FAIRPORT,
N.Y., Nov. 18, 2005 -- Constellation
Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ, ASX: CBR) today announced the retirement of George
Bresler from its board, for health related reasons, effective Nov. 17,
2005. He
joined the company’s Board in 1992 and had a law practice in New York
City.
“George
has been a
valued member of our board of directors and the Constellation Brands family
for
many years,” said Richards Sands, Constellation Brands chairman and chief
executive officer. “He has provided the company with excellent counsel and
guidance, and he collaborated with fellow board members and Constellation
management to maximize the value of the company to shareholders during
a period
of rapid growth. We are deeply indebted to George. He will be missed, and
we
wish him well.”
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, Robert Mondavi
Winery
brands and Opus One. For additional information about Constellation Brands,
as
well as its product portfolio, visit the company’s Web site at
www.cbrands.com.
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