Domaine Leon Beyer, Fine Wines of Alsace Since the 16th Century, Appoints A.V. Brands...

Domaine Leon Beyer, Fine Wines of Alsace Since the 16th Century, Appoints A.V.
Brands as Exclusive U.S. Importer

COLUMBIA, Md., Jan. 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Domaine Leon Beyer, a family-owned
Alsace winery since 1580, has appointed A.V. Brands, Inc., a national importer
and marketer of fine wines and spirits based in Columbia, MD, as their
exclusive U.S. importer. A.V. Brands, owned by the Grupo Codorniu of Spain,
will begin representation of Domaine Leon Beyer effective January 2009.

"The addition of the acclaimed wines of Domaine Leon Beyer - our first premium
French wine supplier - is an honor for A.V. Brands," said Roy Danis,
President, A.V. Brands, Inc. "Domaine Leon Beyer has been a standard bearer
of quality in the Alsace region for generations, and will help us further our
mission to bring exclusive and exceptional wines to the marketplace that truly
reflect their origins."

"Working with A.V. Brands we look forward to opening a new chapter in our long
and distinguished family history," stated Marc Beyer, President of Domaine
Leon Beyer and 14th generation of the family. "Together with the quality of
our wines, we pride ourselves on the quality of our business partnerships, a
legacy which the A.V. Brands will help us fulfill on a national basis."

A.V. Brands will carry the complete selection of Domaine Leon Beyer wines
including Pinot Blanc, Riesling, Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer. These wines
are presented under a world-renowned label and include special selections,
such as the Riesling "Les Ecaillers"; the Riesling, Pinot Gris and
Gewurztraminer "Cuvee des Comtes d'Eguisheim"; the rare "Vendanges Tardives"
Pinot Gris and Gewurztraminer; and "Selection de Grains Nobles" Pinot Gris,
Gewurztraminer and Riesling.

Additional information about Domaine Leon Beyer is available at
www.Leonbeyer.fr. For more about A.V. Brands, Inc. please visit
www.av-brands.com. To request wine samples while supplies last - please
contact Donna White or Helen Gregory, Gregory White PR by phone 203-558-4262
or email donna@gregorywhitepr.com.

SOURCE Domaine Leon Beyer

Donna White of Gregory White PR, +1-203-558-4262, donna@gregorywhitepr.com