Talus Cellars and Netflix Offer Valentine’s Day Wine and Movie Lineup

LODI, Calif., January 30, 2003 – Need some help from Cupid this Valentine’s Day?  Talus Cellars, the award-winning California winery, and Netflix, the world’s largest online DVD rental service, have teamed-up to offer the perfect Valentine wine and movie pairings for a fun and romantic evening at home.

The companies formed a partnership last year to encourage people to “Wine, Dine and DVD.”  The Talus national spring promotion, which runs March through May, offers consumers special in-store discounts (55 cents off) on any carton of ACT II popcorn.  Wine, movie, and popcorn:  everything you need for movie night. 

Talus (www.taluscellars.com) and Netflix (www.netflix.com) recommend the perfect Talus wine to complement this romantic movie lineup selected by Netflix Film Critic James Rocchi:

• Cabernet Sauvignon – Smooth, strong and classic: Kenneth Branagh's bold, funny version of Shakespeare's “Much Ado About Nothing” (with Emma Thompson and Denzel Washington) will inspire you to raise a glass to the Bard.  
   
• Merlot – Dark and full of hidden complexity, Merlot matches up with Alfred Hitchcock's moody romance classic “Notorious,” as secret lovers Cary Grant and Grace Kelly risk everything to try and trap spy Claude Rains.  
   
• Pinot Noir – For this rich, complex and vibrant wine, try Jean-Pierre Jeunet's Oscar-nominated “Amelie” – a brilliant mix of eye-popping effects and heartwarming romance set in fairy-tale Paris.  
   
• Shiraz – The bright flavors of Shiraz are perfectly paired with the funny song-and-dance romance of the Gene Kelly-Debbie Reynolds musical classic “Singin' in the Rain.”  
   
• Zinfandel – “Dangerous Liaisons” sees French aristocrats Glenn Close and John Malkovich plotting to make Michelle Pfeiffer the pawn and prize in a wager of cruelty – a bold and sensual film to pair with Zinfandel.
    
• Chardonnay – This quintessential Californian wine is a great match for the San Francisco-set romantic comedy “The Wedding Planner,” as matrimonial manager Jennifer Lopez falls for client Matthew McConaughey.  
   
• Pinot Grigio – This Italian-style wine goes superbly with “Roman Holiday,” which stars Audrey Hepburn as a princess on the loose in Rome and Gregory Peck as the reporter who follows her so he can get a career-making story.  

Talus produces rich, complex wines made for everyday enjoyment from the finer coastal and valley appellations of California. 

About Netflix

Launched in 1998, Netflix (Nasdaq: NFLX) is the world's largest online subscription-based DVD rental service, providing more than 850,000 subscribers with access to a comprehensive library of more than 13,500 DVD titles. For $19.95 a month, Netflix subscribers can rent as many DVDs as they want, with three movies out at a time, and keep them for as long as they like. There are no due dates and no late fees. DVDs are delivered directly to the subscriber's address by first-class mail from distribution centers throughout the United States. Netflix can reach more than half of its subscribers with next-day service. The company also provides background information on DVD releases, including reviews, member reviews and ratings and personalized movie recommendations. For more information on the company, visit  www.netflix.com.  

About Talus

Talus is made by Canandaigua Wine Company, a division of  Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ, STZ.B). Canandaigua Wine, the world's second largest wine company, 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 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 provider of these products in the United States, and both a major producer and independent drinks wholesaler in the United Kingdom.  

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