8-K

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)  April 10, 2006

CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)

Delaware	001-08495	16-0716709
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation)	(Commission File Number)	(IRS Employer Identification No.)

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

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

   Not Applicable  

(Former name or former address, if changed since last report)

Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant

under any of the following provisions (see General Instruction A.2. below):

 o  Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)

 o  Soliciting material pursuant to Rule 14a-12 under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14a-12)

 o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))

 o  Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 13e-4(c) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.13e-4(c))

ITEM 7.01 REGULATION FD DISCLOSURE.

On April 10, 2006, Constellation Brands, Inc. (“Constellation”) issued a press release which is attached hereto as Exhibit 99.1 and is incorporated herein by reference, disclosing that Constellation has received confirmation from the Investment Review Division of Industry Canada, and Canada’s Competition Bureau, that no further filings or approvals are necessary in connection with Constellation’s acquisition of Vincor International Inc. The statutory waiting period in the United States under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976 has previously expired.

The information included in this Current Report on 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 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 only if and to the extent such subsequent filing specifically references the information incorporated by reference herein.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.

(a) Financial statements of businesses acquired.

Not applicable.

(b) Pro forma financial information.

Not applicable.

(c) Shell company transactions.

Not applicable.

(d) The following exhibit is furnished as part of this Current Report on Form 8-K.

No.	Description
99.1	Press Release of Constellation Brands, Inc., dated April 10, 2006.

SIGNATURES

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.

	CONSTELLATION BRANDS, INC.
Date: April 11, 2006	By:	/s/ Thomas S. Summer
		Thomas S. Summer, Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer

INDEX TO EXHIBITS

Exhibit Number	Description
(1)	UNDERWRITING AGREEMENT
	Not Applicable.
(2)	PLAN OF ACQUISITION, REORGANIZATION, ARRANGEMENT, LIQUIDATION OR SUCCESSION
	Not Applicable.
(3)	ARTICLES OF INCORPORATION AND BYLAWS
	Not Applicable.
(4)	INSTRUMENTS DEFINING THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS, INCLUDING INDENTURES
	Not Applicable.
(7)	CORRESPONDENCE FROM AN INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANT REGARDING NON-RELIANCE ON A PREVIOUSLY ISSUED AUDIT REPORT OR COMPLETED INTERIM REVIEW
	Not Applicable.
(14)	CODE OF ETHICS
	Not Applicable.
(16)	LETTER RE CHANGE IN CERTIFYING ACCOUNTANT
	Not Applicable.
(17)	CORRESPONDENCE ON DEPARTURE OF DIRECTOR
	Not Applicable.
(20)	OTHER DOCUMENTS OR STATEMENTS TO SECURITY HOLDERS
	Not Applicable.
(23)	CONSENTS OF EXPERTS AND COUNSEL
	Not Applicable.
(24)	POWER OF ATTORNEY
	Not Applicable.
(99)	ADDITIONAL EXHIBITS
(99.1)	Press Release of Constellation Brands, Inc., dated April 10, 2006.
(100)	XBRL-RELATED DOCUMENTS
	Not Applicable.

EX-99.1

EXHIBIT 99.1

[LOGO]     Constellation

CONTACTS
Media Relations	Investor Relations
Mike Martin - 585-218-3669	Lisa Schnorr - 585-218-3677
John Lute - 416-929-5883	Bob Czudak - 585-218-3668

CONSTELLATION BRANDS SECURES CONFIRMATIONS OF REGULATORY

CLEARANCES REQUIRED TO ACQUIRE VINCOR INTERNATIONAL INC.

FAIRPORT, N.Y., April 10, 2006 - Constellation Brands, Inc. (NYSE: STZ, ASX: CBR) has received confirmation from the Investment Review Division of Industry Canada, and Canada’s Competition Bureau, that no further filings or approvals are necessary in connection with the company’s acquisition of Vincor International Inc. Last November Constellation Brands received approval from the Minister under the Investment Canada Act and a “no action” letter from the Competition Bureau, clearing the way for the acquisition.

The statutory waiting period in the United States under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Antitrust Improvements Act of 1976, which had been previously submitted, expired in November 2005, so that the Act poses no barrier to Constellation Brands proceeding with the acquisition. Constellation Brands does not expect that any regulatory matter will result in a barrier to closing the transaction to acquire Vincor.

During the review of the proposed transaction, under the Investment Canada Act,Constellation Brands agreed toa number of negotiated enforceable commitments consistent with its intentions to invest in and grow Vincor’s business. These commitments assisted the Minister of Industry in determining that the investment is of net benefit to Canada.

Constellation Brands intends to support the growth of Vincor’s Canadian business domestically and internationally. Its management has also provided

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commitments regarding the maintenance of all Vincor’s wineries, warehouses, vineyards and Wine Rack retail shops in Canada, as well as to maintain virtually the same management teams at those facilities.

An information circular relating to the transaction is expected to be sent to Vincor shareholders in the latter half of April, with the shareholder vote scheduled for June 1, and closing of the transaction scheduled for the first week in June 2006, subject to customary regulatory approvals and other closing conditions.

About Constellation Brands

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. Well-known brands in Constellation’s portfolio include: Almaden, Arbor Mist, Vendange, Woodbridge by Robert Mondavi, Hardys, Nobilo, Alice White, Ruffino, Robert Mondavi Private Selection, Blackstone, Ravenswood, Estancia, Franciscan Oakville Estate, Simi, Robert Mondavi Winery brands, Stowells, Blackthorn, Black Velvet, Mr. Boston, Fleischmann’s, Paul Masson Grande Amber Brandy, Chi-Chi’s, 99 Schnapps, Ridgemont Reserve 1792, Effen Vodka, Corona Extra, Corona Light, Pacifico, Modelo Especial, Negra Modelo, St. Pauli Girl, Tsingtao. For additional information about Constellation Brands, as well as its product portfolio, visit the company’s Web site at www.cbrands.com.

Forward Looking Statements

This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Constellation’s control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in, or implied by, such forward-looking statements. All statements other than statements of historical facts included in this press release are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements speak only as of the date of this

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press release. Constellation undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. There can be no assurance that any transaction between Constellation and Vincor will occur, or will occur on the timetable contemplated hereby. For additional information about risks and uncertainties that could adversely affect Constellation's forward-looking statements, please refer to Constellation's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended Feb. 28, 2005, and Constellation's Quarterly Report on form 10-Q for the fiscal quarter ended Nov. 30, 2005, which contain a discussion of additional factors that may affect Constellation's business. The factors discussed in these reports could cause actual future performance to differ from current expectations.

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