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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0000898822-04-001128
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20041214
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20041215
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20041214

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000016918
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	BEVERAGES [2080]
		IRS NUMBER:				160716709
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			DE
		FISCAL YEAR END:			0228

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-08495
		FILM NUMBER:		041203064

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		370 WOODCLIFF DRIVE, SUITE 300
		CITY:			FAIRPORT
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			14450
		BUSINESS PHONE:		585-218-3600

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		370 WOODCLIFF DRIVE, SUITE 300
		CITY:			FAIRPORT
		STATE:			NY
		ZIP:			14450

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CONSTELLATION BRANDS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	20000920

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CANANDAIGUA BRANDS INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19970902

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	CANANDAIGUA WINE CO INC
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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<DESCRIPTION>FORM 8-K - DECEMBER 14, 2004
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                                  UNITED STATES

                       SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                             Washington, D.C. 20549

                     -------------------------------------

                                    FORM 8-K

                                 CURRENT REPORT
                     Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
                         Securities Exchange Act of 1934

       Date of report (Date of earliest event reported): December 14, 2004



                           CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
               (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)


          Delaware                    001-08495               16-0716709
(State or Other Jurisdiction  (Commission File Number)       (IRS Employer
      of Incorporation)                                 Identification Number)

     370 Woodcliff Drive, Suite 300, Fairport, New York            14450
          (Address of Principal Executive Offices)              (Zip Code)

       Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (585) 218-3600


          Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K is intended to
simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the
following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

[   ]  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act
[   ]  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act
[   ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the
       Exchange Act
[   ]  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the
       Exchange Act

<PAGE>


ITEM 7.01.        REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

          On December 14, 2004, Constellation Brands, Inc. filed the press
release attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1.

          The information included in this Form 8-K, including the press release
attached as Exhibit 99.1, is incorporated by reference into this Item 7.01 in
satisfaction of the public disclosure requirements of Regulation FD. This
information is "furnished" and not "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the
Securities and Exchange Act of 1934, or otherwise subject to the liabilities of
that section. It may only be incorporated by reference in another filing under
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 or the Securities Act of 1933 if and to the
extent such subsequent filing specifically references the information
incorporated by reference herein.


                                      -2-

<PAGE>


ITEM 9.01.        FINANCIAL STATEMENTS, PRO FORMA FINANCIAL INFORMATION AND
                  EXHIBITS


         (a)      Financial statements of businesses acquired.

                  Not applicable.

         (b)      Pro forma financial information.

                  Not applicable.

         (c)      Exhibits.         The following exhibits are filed as part of
                  --------          this report:

                  99.1              Press Release, dated December 14, 2004, of
                                    Constellation Brands, Inc.




                                      -3-

<PAGE>


                                    SIGNATURE


          Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934,
the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.


Dated:  December 14, 2004                  CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.


                                           By:        /s/ Thomas F. Howe
                                              ----------------------------------
                                                Name:     Thomas F. Howe
                                                Title:    Senior Vice President,
                                                               Controller




                                      -4-


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                                  EXHIBIT INDEX

Exhibit
Number                Description
- ------                -----------


  99.1                Press Release, dated December 14, 2004, of Constellation
                      Brands, Inc.











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<TEXT>
                                                                    EXHIBIT 99.1


[CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC. LOGO]

NEWS RELEASE                                    CONTACTS:
                                                MEDIA RELATIONS:
                                                Philippa Dworkin - 585-218-3733
                                                Mike Martin - 585-218-3669

                                                INVESTOR RELATIONS:
                                                Lisa Schnorr - 585-218-3677
                                                Bob Czudak - 585-218-3668


                   CONSTELLATION ANNOUNCES EXPIRATION OF HART-
                 SCOTT-RODINO WAITING PERIOD IN CONNECTION WITH
                   THE ROBERT MONDAVI CORPORATION ACQUISITION


          FAIRPORT, N.Y., DEC. 14, 2004 - Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ,
ASX: CBR), announced that the waiting period under the Hart-Scott-Rodino
Antitrust Improvements Act in the United States has expired in connection with
its acquisition of The Robert Mondavi Corporation (NASDAQ: MOND). The
transaction is anticipated to close in late December and is subject to customary
closing conditions, including approval by The Robert Mondavi Corporation
shareholders at their Annual Meeting scheduled for December 22, 2004.

ABOUT CONSTELLATION

          Constellation Brands, Inc. is a leading international producer and
marketer of beverage alcohol brands with a broad portfolio across the wine,
spirits and imported beer categories. Constellation Brands is also the largest
fine wine company in the United States. Well-known brands in Constellation's
beverage alcohol portfolio include: Corona Extra, Pacifico, St. Pauli Girl,
Black Velvet, Fleischmann's, Mr. Boston, Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy,
Franciscan Oakville Estate, Estancia, Simi, Ravenswood, Blackstone, Banrock
Station, Hardys, Nobilo, Alice White, Vendange, Almaden, Arbor Mist, Stowells
and Blackthorn. For more information about Constellation Brands and its
products, visit the company's Web site at www.cbrands.com.

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