CONSTELLATION SELLS ZILLAH WINERY

Constellation announced today that it has finalized an agreement to sell its Zillah winery in the Yakima Valley, Washington, to Roza Hills Vineyards, LLC (established 1982). STZ acquired Zillah winery as part of an acquisition from Corus Brands in 2001, and has since leased the winery to Washington Wine & Beverage, an affiliate of Roza Hills. Other well known Washington wines in the STZ portfolio include Hogue Cellars, Covey Rum and Colombia Winery."The purchase of the Zillah winery is the