Exhibit 23.1
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                                                          [LOGO] ARTHUR ANDERSEN



CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS

As independent public accountants, we hereby consent to the incorporation by
reference in this registration statement of our report dated April 10, 2001
included in Constellation Brands, Inc.'s Form 10-K for the year ended February
28, 2001 and to all references to our Firm included in this registration
statement.



                                                  /s/ Arthur Andersen LLP


Rochester, New York
June 6, 2001