Southbrook Vineyards Toasts Earth Day(R) With Canada's First Biodynamic Wine

NIAGARA-ON-THE-LAKE, ONTARIO, Apr 20 (MARKET WIRE) --
Southbrook Vineyards toasts Earth Day(R) with the release of its 2008
Cabernet Rose, the first biodynamic wine produced in Canada. Twenty-eight
restaurants all across Ontario will celebrate with a simultaneous launch
of the wine on April 22nd - Earth Day(R).

Southbrook's vineyard was
certified organic by Pro-Cert Canada in the fall of 2008 and then became
the first winery in Canada to be certified biodynamic by Demeter Canada.
The Cabernet Rose is the first wine to be released from its estate-grown
grapes since certification and marks a milestone for Marilyn and Bill
Redelmeier, owners of the winery. "Biodynamic farming has been practiced
for years by many outstanding wine producers in Europe and we are proud
to help make inroads in the Canadian wine community," says Marilyn
Redelmeier.

This holistic farming approach recognizes the vineyard as a
self-sustaining ecosystem. It goes beyond the standards for organic
farming by recognizing the interrelationship between the soil, plants and
animals, and the energy forces affecting the farm, such as lunar and
planetary cycles. Ann Sperling, director of Winemaking and Viticulture at
Southbrook explains: "Biodynamics says the farm should be self-sustaining
- an entire living system. The resulting practices are about quality in
the bottle-and quality of life," she adds.

The quality of the Cabernet Rose 2008 impressed top wine critics. "A
lovely rose to kick off the spring season," said wine writer David
Lawrason. "It's medium weight, silky, off dry yet lively with a juicy,
tart finish. Very zesty." Wine expert Tony Aspler agreed, calling the
Rose a "terrific summer wine."

Only 550 cases of Southbrook Vineyards Cabernet Rose 2008 were produced.
The wine retails for $18.95 per bottle. Consumers can order the wine
directly from the winery by calling 1.888.581.1581 for delivery to an
Ontario address. The wine can also be ordered online at
www.winerytohome.com for Ontario delivery and www.canadianwineshop.com
for U.S. delivery.

About Southbrook

Southbrook's harmonious relationship to the land is passionately
expressed in every part of its operation, and is most visible in its LEED
Gold hospitality pavilion designed to celebrate the vineyard that
surrounds it. The pavilion was designed by renowned Canadian architect
Jack Diamond.

Southbrook Vineyards is located at 581 Niagara Stone Road,
Niagara-on-the-Lake. Tel: 905.641.2548. For a complete list of
restaurants participating in the release launch, visit
www.southbrook.com.

Contacts:
Media Contact:
Burkhard Communications
Johanna Burkhard
(905) 642-2029
jburkhard@sympatico.ca

Southbrook Vineyards
Elena Galey-Pride
Director of Customer Experience
1-888-581-1581
elena@southbrook.com
www.southbrook.com

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