Talus Cellars Sponsors Seattle International Film Festival Events

LODI, Calif., May 21, 2002 – Talus Cellars, the award-winning California winery, has signed on as the wine sponsor of several key events at the Seattle International Film Festival, which runs May 23 to June 16.

Festival goers attending the Talus sponsored events will have an opportunity to taste the popular Talus wines as well as have the chance to win free three or six month memberships to Netflix or a DVD player courtesy of Netflix.

Talus recently joined forces with Netflix, the world’s largest online DVD rental service, to make home entertaining easier and more enjoyable.  The two companies have formed a two-year partnership to encourage people to “Wine, Dine and DVD,” by offering a two-week trial membership to Netflix when they pick-up a bottle of popular Talus wines.

Talus will be the wine sponsor for a half-dozen special events for luminaries, media and festival goers taking place after various screenings throughout the festival.

Talus (www.taluscellars.com) produces delicious versions of the best-selling varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Pinot Grigio, Pinot Noir, Shiraz and Zinfandel.  Talus wines are created from the finer coastal and valley appellations of California, using the blending process to produce rich, complex wines at affordable prices.  Talus is a member of the Canandaigua Wine family.

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. 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.

FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: Balzac Communications, Jennifer Scott/Pete Danko (707) 255-7667.