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ST. HELENA, Calif., Jan. 19 /PRNewswire/ -- Constellation Wines U.S. today
announced the appointment of Chris Fehrnstrom to president of Icon Estates in
St. Helena, Calif. Fehrnstrom, who has been serving as the senior vice
president of marketing for Icon Estates, will report to Jose Fernandez,
president and CEO of Constellation Wines U.S. In his new role, Fehrnstrom
will oversee sales, marketing, and production activities for the companys
unmatched portfolio of fine wines.
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"Chris brings considerable talent and experience in the fine wine business
to his role, which will enable Icon Estates unequalled portfolio of wineries,
vineyards and estates to continue to grow and flourish," said Jose Fernandez,
president and CEO for Constellation Wines U.S. "Chris and his management team
will continue to build upon Icon Estates fine wine legacy, and we know that
the quality, consistency, and positioning of each wine in the portfolio will
remain a top priority."
Fehrnstrom has more than 10 years of experience in the California wine
industry. In 2002, he joined Franciscan Estates, now known as Icon Estates, as
senior vice president of marketing, and prior to that he held senior
management positions at Domaine Chandon and Wine.com. He received an MBA from
The University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill, and a BA from The University of
New Hampshire, Durham.
The Icon Estates portfolio of wines includes Franciscan Oakville Estate,
Mount Veeder Winery, Robert Mondavi Winery, Simi Winery, Estancia Estates and
Ravenswood wineries in California; Columbia Winery in Washington State;
Ruffino Estates of Italy; Drylands in Marlborough, New Zealand; Tintara in
McLaren Vale, Australia; and Veramonte in Chiles Casablanca Valley. Based in
the Napa Valley, Icon Estates is the fine wine company of Constellation Wines
U.S., which is the U.S. premium and fine wine division of Constellation Wines,
the worlds largest wine business and an operating division of Constellation
Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ and STZ.B).
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