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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from the
Company's February 29, 2000 Form 10-K and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements.
</LEGEND>
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<NAME> CANANDAIGUA BRANDS, INC.
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0
0
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<LOSS-PROVISION> 0
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<EPS-BASIC> 4.29
<EPS-DILUTED> 4.18
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