Columbia Winery Celebrates 40 Years of Washington Winemaking|
Anniversary Celebration Scheduled for October 19^th

WOODINVILLE, Wash., August 20, 2002 – Columbia Winery, Washington state’s first premium winery, is hosting a 40^th Anniversary Celebration for consumers to mark this historic milestone.  The celebration, scheduled for Saturday, October 19^th, will include music, refreshments, raffle drawings and a special tasting of award-winning Columbia Winery wines.

“By the mid-1960s, Columbia Winery’s founders were making wines that put Washington state on the map as an emerging fine wine region and started to build the outstanding reputation the state’s wines enjoy today,” said David Lake, Columbia Winery Winemaker and a Master of Wine.  “We hope to share the rich history of Columbia Winery and our award-winning wines with consumers at the 40^th Anniversary Celebration.”

The 40^th Anniversary Celebration details are as follows:

DATE:  Saturday, October 19

TIME:   2:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

PLACE:  Columbia Winery, 14030 NE 145^th Street, Woodinville, Wash.

DETAILS:  Admission is $10.  Call (425) 488-2776 for more information.

Columbia Winery (www.columbiawinery.com) was founded in 1962 by ten friends, six of whom were University of Washington professors.  Originally known as Associated Vintners, the group was united in the belief that classic European vinifera vines could survive the harsh Washington winters and that world-class wine could be made in Washington state.  This was the same year that the Space Needle, Seattle’s most renowned landmark, was built for the Seattle World’s Fair.

David Lake joined Columbia Winery in 1979 as winemaker and has continued the pioneering spirit of Columbia Winery’s founders.  David is renowned for his experimentation with grape varieties and for producing the first range of vineyard-designated wines in Washington state.  He introduced several varietals to Washington state, including Syrah, Cabernet Franc and Pinot Gris.  Today, David continues to explore new varietals and new directions.

Columbia Winery is made by Canandaigua Wine, a division of Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ, STZ.B), which is the second largest wine company in the world.  Canandaigua Wine satisfies millions of consumers nationwide by providing quality wines for the enjoyment of everyday life. Canandaigua Wine produces, markets and sells more than 40 well known brands. Leading table wine brands include Alice White, Almaden, Columbia, Covey Run, Dunnewood, Inglenook, Talus and Vendange. Constellation is a leader in the production and marketing of beverage alcohol brands in North America and the United Kingdom and is a leading independent drinks wholesaler in the United Kingdom.

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