EX-23 5 a2055467zex-23.htm EXHIBIT 23 Prepared by MERRILL CORPORATION
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Exhibit 23.1

    We consent to the incorporation by reference in Registration Statement No. 33-72293 of Golden State Vintners, Inc. on Form S-8 of our report dated August 14, 2001, appearing in this Annual Report on Form 10-K of Golden State Vintners, Inc. for the year ended June 30, 2001.




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