Exhibit 25

 

FORM T-1

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

STATEMENT OF ELIGIBILITY

UNDER THE TRUST INDENTURE ACT OF 1939 OF A

CORPORATION DESIGNATED TO ACT AS TRUSTEE

CHECK IF AN APPLICATION TO DETERMINE

ELIGIBILITY OF A TRUSTEE PURSUANT TO

SECTION 305(b)(2) ¨

 

THE BANK OF NEW YORK TRUST COMPANY, N.A.

(Exact name of trustee as specified in its charter)

 

  95-3571558
(State of incorporation
if not a U.S. national bank)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

700 South Flower Street
Suite 500

Los Angeles, California

   90017
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

Constellation Brands, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   16-0716709
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

 

Constellation Wines U.S., Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

New York   16-1462887

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Constellation Leasing, LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

New York   56-2596168
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Franciscan Vineyards, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   94-2602962
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Allberry, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

California   68-0324763
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Cloud Peak Corporation

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

California   68-0324762
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

 

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Mt. Veeder Corporation

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

California   94-2862667
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Barton Incorporated

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   36-3500366
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Barton Brands, Ltd.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   36-3185921
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Barton Beers, Ltd.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Maryland   36-2855879
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Barton Brands of California, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Connecticut   06-1048198
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

 

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Barton Brands of Georgia, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Georgia   58-1215938
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Barton Distillers Import Corp.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

New York   13-1794441
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Barton Financial Corporation

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   51-0311795
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Barton Canada, Ltd.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Illinois   36-4283446
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Barton Beers of Wisconsin, Ltd.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Wisconsin   39-0638900
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

 

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Constellation Trading Company, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

New York   77-0644374
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		  

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

The Robert Mondavi Corporation

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

California   94-2765451
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

R.M.E., Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

California   94-2456957
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Robert Mondavi Winery

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

California   94-1628339
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Robert Mondavi Investments

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

California   68-0248575
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

 

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Robert Mondavi Affiliates

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

California   68-0248574
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Robert Mondavi Properties, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

California   94-2750477
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		  

(I.R.S. employer

identification no.)

 

Vincor Finance, LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   Not Applicable
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Vincor International Partnership

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Nevada   94-3374780
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Vincor International II, LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   20-1723872
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

 

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Vincor Holdings, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   98-0231249
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

R.H. Phillips, Inc.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

California   68-0313739
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

The Hogue Cellars, Ltd.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Washington   91-1204814
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

Barton SMO Holdings LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   71-1025685
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

ALCOFI INC.

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

New York   13-4103237
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

 

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Spirits Marque One LLC

(Exact name of obligor as specified in its charter)

 

Delaware   13-4033806
(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation or organization)		   (I.R.S. employer
identification no.)

 

370 Woodcliff Drive, Suite 300
Fairport, New York		   14450
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

 

Debt Securities

(Title of the indenture securities)

 

 

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1. General information. Furnish the following information as to the trustee:

 

  (a) Name and address of each examining or supervising authority to which it is subject.

 

    

Name

   

Address

  Comptroller of the Currency United States Department of the Treasury    Washington, D.C. 20219
  Federal Reserve Bank    San Francisco, California 94105
  Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation    Washington, D.C. 20429

 

  (b) Whether it is authorized to exercise corporate trust powers.

Yes.

 

2. Affiliations with Obligor.

If the obligor is an affiliate of the trustee, describe each such affiliation.

None.

 

16. List of Exhibits.

Exhibits identified in parentheses below, on file with the Commission, are incorporated herein by reference as an exhibit hereto, pursuant to Rule 7a-29 under the Trust Indenture Act of 1939 (the “Act”) and 17 C.F.R. 229.10(d).

 

  1. A copy of the articles of association of The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A. (Exhibit 1 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

 

  2. A copy of certificate of authority of the trustee to commence business. (Exhibit 2 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

 

  3. A copy of the authorization of the trustee to exercise corporate trust powers. (Exhibit 3 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

 

  4. A copy of the existing by-laws of the trustee. (Exhibit 4 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

 

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  6. The consent of the trustee required by Section 321(b) of the Act. (Exhibit 6 to Form T-1 filed with Registration Statement No. 333-121948).

 

  7. A copy of the latest report of condition of the Trustee published pursuant to law or to the requirements of its supervising or examining authority.

 

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SIGNATURE

Pursuant to the requirements of the Act, the trustee, The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A., a banking association organized and existing under the laws of the United States of America, has duly caused this statement of eligibility to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized, all in The City of Chicago, and State of Illinois, on the 16th day of November, 2007.

 

The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.
By:   /S/ R. Ellwanger
Name:   R. Ellwanger
Title:   Assistant Vice President

 

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EXHIBIT 7

CONSOLIDATED REPORT OF CONDITION

OF

The Bank of New York Trust Company, N.A.

of 700 South Flower Street,

Suite 200,

Los Angeles, CA 90017

At the close of business September 30, 2007, published in accordance with Federal regulatory authority instructions.

 

ASSETS    Dollar Amounts
in Thousands

Cash and balances due from depository institutions:

   

Noninterest-bearing balances and currency and coin

      11,268

Interest-bearing balances

      0

Securities:

   

Held-to-maturity securities

      40

Available-for-sale securities

      115,996

Federal funds sold and securities purchased under agreements to resell:

   

Federal funds sold

      49,900

Securities purchased under agreements to resell

      108,174

Loans and lease financing receivables:

   

Loans and leases held for sale

      0

Loans and leases, net of unearned income

      0

LESS: Allowance for loan and lease losses

      0

Loans and leases, net of unearned income and allowance

      0

Trading assets

      0

Premises and fixed assets (including capitalized leases)

      12,972

Other real estate owned

      0

Investments in unconsolidated subsidiaries and associated companies

      0

Not applicable

   

Intangible assets:

   

Goodwill

      871,685

Other Intangible Assets

      308,586

Other assets

      148,668
      

TOTAL ASSETS

    $ 1,627,289
      

 

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LIABILITIES    Dollar Amounts
in Thousands

Deposits:

   

In domestic offices

    2,567

Noninterest-bearing

    2,567

Interest-bearing

    0

Not applicable

   

Federal funds purchased and securities sold under agreements to repurchase:

   

Federal funds purchased

    0

Securities sold under agreements to repurchase

    0

Trading liabilities

    0

Other borrowed money:

   

(includes mortgage indebtedness and obligations under capitalized leases)

    168,691

Not applicable

   

Not applicable

   

Subordinated notes and debentures

    0

Other liabilities

    148,215

TOTAL LIABILITIES

    319,473

Minority interest in consolidated subsidiaries

    0
EQUITY CAPITAL   

Perpetual preferred stock and related surplus

    0

Common stock

    1,000

Surplus (exclude all surplus related to preferred stock)

    1,121,520

Retained earnings

    184,893

Accumulated other comprehensive income

    403

Other equity capital components

    0

TOTAL EQUITY CAPITAL

    1,307,816
    

TOTAL LIABILITIES, MINORITY INTEREST, AND EQUITY CAPITAL (SUM OF ITEMS 21, 22, AND 28)

    1,627,289
    

 

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I, Karen Bayz, Vice President of the above-named bank do hereby declare that the Reports of Condition and Income (including the supporting schedules) for this report date have been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and are true to the best of my knowledge and belief.

Karen Bayz        )            Vice President

We, the undersigned directors (trustees), attest to the correctness of the Report of Condition (including the supporting schedules) for this report date and declare that it has been examined by us and to the best of our knowledge and belief has been prepared in conformance with the instructions issued by the appropriate Federal regulatory authority and is true and correct.

Michael K. Klugman, President    )

 

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Frank P. Sulzberger, MD            )            Directors (Trustees)

William D. Lindelof, VP            )

 

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