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Consumers interested in exploring wine have a new online resource. An innovative Web site from Robert Mondavi Private Selection, www.discover-wine.com, is designed to make entertaining with wine fun and easy -- even for the novice. At Discover-Wine.com, budding wine explorers will find a wealth of wine party ideas and wine information. Organized in a fun, accessible format, the Web site allows visitors to test their know-how in "Wine 101," find tips on choosing and serving wine, access recipes for great party food, and even "Ask an Expert" for help with choosing the right wine-food pairings. Serving as the main expert and Web site concierge is Ted Allen, the food and wine guru of TV's "Queer Eye for the Straight Guy." Allen, whose philosophy has always been that one needn't be an expert to enjoy wine says, "Our goal is to encourage everyone to explore wine, learning and having fun along the way. We want Discover Wine! to become the ultimate resource for anyone hosting a wine-tasting party, searching for food pairing ideas or just looking to expand their wine knowledge." Everything about Discover Wine! was developed in the spirit of American wine icon Robert Mondavi -- namely, that wine is an everyday luxury that enhances one's life -- especially when shared with family and good friends. As such, Discover Wine! stands apart from other Web sites by offering a turnkey destination for anyone interested in entertaining with wine or creating an occasion to share wine with friends. Best of all, participation on the Discover Wine! site is free. From casual events to formal wine-tastings, central to the Discover-Wine.com are the wine party ideas -- complete with step-by-step instructions for hosting the perfect event at home. Each comprehensive party guide covers everything from wine selection to recipes to party activities. There's even a "Party Toolbox" with customizable and printable invitations, tasting guides and winemaker's notes for each event. Party idea #1, now on the Web site, is a primer on identifying the different flavors and aromas within a wine, known as essences. "This is the perfect first event for a new wine-tasting group," says Allen. "Essences are those subtle scents and flavor notes found in every wine and provide the language we use to describe wine. Whether you're a novice or have some experience, Discover-Wine.com walks you though everything you need to plan and organize a fun, educational tasting on identifying essences. We call it: 'The Nose Knows.'" Discover Wine! will present new wine-tasting ideas every couple of months -- including parties to explore cheese and other food pairings. The site will also include seasonal entertaining ideas from food and wine experts, casual party suggestions, special offers and promotions. Plus, consumers will get advance access to recipes from Ted Allen's upcoming book, "The Food You Want to Eat," (Clarkson-Potter, October, 2005). Discover Wine! was developed by Robert Mondavi Private Selection in cooperation with Allen. Robert Mondavi Private Selection is one of the best loved super-premium wine brands in America and a leader in California's Central and North Coast appellations. For more information, visit www.rmprivateselection.com. Canandaigua Wine Company Robert Mondavi Private Selection is made by Canandaigua Wine Company, the popular-priced and premium wine producer of Constellation Wines U.S., which is part of Constellation Wines, the world's largest wine business, an operating division of Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE:STZ) (NYSE:STZ.B) ("CBI"). Constellation Wines U.S. encompasses three of CBI's U.S. wine businesses: Canandaigua Wine Company, Pacific Wine Partners and North Lake Wines. Leading brands include Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Alice White, Arbor Mist, Cook's, Covey Run, Inglenook, Talus Collection and Vendange.