EXHIBIT 10.24
P.O. Box 460427
San Francisco, CA 94146-0427
Tel: (800) 233-2694
Fax: (415) 970-8053
Beacon Wine Company, Inc.
Importers of Spain's Most Marketable Wines
August 7, 2000
Letter of Appointment
As the exclusive importer and authorized agent for the United States we hereby
appoint:
R&R (Bordeaux) Imports, Inc.
2951 Simms St.
Hollywood, FL 33020-1510 USA
As our exclusive agent for the state of Florida, to import, market and sell the
following wines:
Castillo de Almansa Reserva (red wine)
Oristan Reserva (red wine)
Gran Oristan
Gran Reserva (red wine) Monte Pinadillo Crianza (red wine) Xenius Brut cava
(sparkling wine) Montesol Rueda Superior (white wine) Vegaval Plata Reserva (red
wine) Vegaval Plata Gran Reserva (red wine) Roquero Tinto (red wine) Roquero
Reserva (red wine)
Beacon Wine Company, Inc. agrees to register these brands and renew annually if
requested by the state or R&R (Bordeaux) Imports, Inc. R&R (Bordeaux) Imports,
Inc. may appoint sub distributors for the purposes of distribution and delivery.
This agreement is valid from the date of the first order and for three (3) years
based on minimum purchased quantities of 2000 cases during the first year, 3000
cases during the second year and 4000 cases during the third year. This
agreement may be extended beyond the third year upon written agreement by both
parties.
For the purpose of expedience a faxed copy shall serve as an original. Upon
receipt of a fully executed faxed copy, the parties hereby agree to follow up
with two (2) fully executed original copies with one (1) copy being retained by
each party.
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In the event the parties do not agree or can not agree, this Agreement is deemed
to be governed by the laws of the State of Florida and deemed to be executed in
Broward County, FL. In the event of a dispute arising from this Agreement venue
is hereby granted to the Broward County Court System.
This agreement is the entire agreement of the parties with respect to the
subject matter described in this agreement and all oral and written prior
negotiations and agreements and any conflicting prior course of dealing or trade
usage are superseded hereby. The parties hereto agree that no representations
have been made or relied upon, except as specifically stated in this agreement.
Only written correspondence signed by both parties may modify this agreement.
In witness whereof, and intending to be legally bound hereby, Distributor and
Importer have each caused this agreement to be delivered and executed by their
proper and duly authorized officers on this 7th day of August 2000.
Importer and Exclusive agent:
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Robert Heymann, President Date:
Distributor:
R&R (Bordeaux) Imports, Inc.
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Robert Walker - Managing Director Date:
