Mission Bell Winery Demonstrates Industry Leadership  
Achieves ISO 9001:2000 Certification of Quality Management System  
First U.S. Winery to Achieve Certification to New International Standard;  
One of Only Two U.S. Wineries and Largest Winery in the World to Achieve ISO 9000 Certification

Canandaigua, NY (October 8, 2002) -- Canandaigua Wine, a division of Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B), announces that Mission Bell Winery in Madera, CA has achieved ISO 9001:2000 certification of its quality management system. This globally recognized certification establishes Mission Bell Winery, the world's largest multi-faceted winery, as one of only two U.S. wineries to meet the ISO 9000 quality management standard requirements, and the first U.S. winery to achieve certification under ISO's new and improved ISO 9001:2000 version. It is also the largest winery in the world to achieve this certification.

ISO 9000, a voluntary quality certification process, has become an international quality management standard for more than 500,000 organizations worldwide. The ISO 9000 family of standards, which represent an international consensus on good management practices, also provides organizations with guidelines on what constitutes an effective quality management system. The new ISO 9001:2000 standard was published in December 2000. At the end of 2001, certifications to ISO 9001:2000 accounted for about 8 percent of all ISO 9000 certifications, placing Mission Bell Winery among the leaders across all business sectors.

To achieve ISO 9001:2000 certification, Mission Bell Winery went through a rigorous, one-year quality audit and certification process that involved all areas of production, bottling and distribution. By achieving this certification, Mission Bell Winery has demonstrated its commitment to a quality management system that consistently provides products that meet regulatory requirements, enhances customer satisfaction and ensures continuous improvement.

"Canandaigua Wine is highly committed to a quality management system that improves our business processes and which are in the best interest of the consumer," said Mike Jaeger, president of Canandaigua Wine's Table Wine Division. "By achieving this significant milestone, Mission Bell Winery has demonstrated world class performance and a commitment to maintaining a quality management system that is recognized around the globe."

Benefits of adopting ISO standards include greater efficiencies in operations, which will yield cost savings and improve profitability, as well as enhancements in customer service and related processes. "This has been a demanding process, but well worth the investment of time and resources," said Michael Othites, Canandaigua Wine's Vice President of California Operations. "We are proud of our ISO team leaders and the more than 500 employees at Mission Bell Winery."

Mission Bell Winery, located in Madera, CA, is the world's largest multifaceted winery (producing wine, juice concentrates and grape spirits). Owned and operated by Canandaigua Wine, Mission Bell Winery has more than 500 tanks storing 55 million gallons of wine. The winery operates 13 bottling lines, which can produce more than 100,000 cases per day. Winemakers at Mission Bell Winery produce wine for popular brands such as Almaden, Inglenook, Paul Masson and Cook's. In addition, Mission Bell Winery produces grape juice concentrate and is an integral part of the Company's polyphenolics business. The winery also houses a state-of-the-art Research and Development Technical Center.

Canandaigua Wine, a division of Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ, STZ.B), 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, including Alice White, Almaden Bag-in-the-Box, Arbor Mist, Columbia, Cook’s, Covey Run, Dunnewood, Inglenook, K Cider, Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy, Talus, and Vendange. Constellation Brands, Inc. is a leading producer and marketer of beverage alcohol brands, with a broad portfolio of wines, spirits and imported beers. The Company is the largest single-source supplier of these products in the United States, and both a major producer and independent drinks wholesaler in the United Kingdom.  

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Canandaigua Wine Company, Lisa Farrell (585) 396-7167.