Blavod Wins Key Wine Deals

Blavod Extreme Spirits PLC 2 August 2004 BLAVOD DRINKS LIMITED a subsidiary of BLAVOD EXTREME SPIRITS plc Blavod Extreme Spirits wins key Italian wine distribution deals in the United States Blavod Extreme Spirits (BES), the London-listed drinks group, announces today that it has signed partnerships with two key Italian wineries for exclusive distribution in the US. BES will represent Baroncini and Bruno Rocca wines from August 2004, adding two of Italy's best-known wine labels to its growing beverage portfolio. Baroncini has been producing wine in the Tuscany region of Italy for more than 500 years and its portfolio includes several of Italy's most popular wines - a Chianti Classico, Brunello di Montalcino and Morellino di Scansano. The winery is still family-owned, having passed down vine-growing and wine-producing traditions since 1489. More information on Baroncini wines is available at www.baroncini.it. From the Piedmonte region of Italy, Bruno Rocca is the subject of glowing reviews for its elegant, modern-styled wines and unique packaging. The winery's labels include Barbaresco, Barbera, Dolcetto, Nebbiolo and Chardonnay delle Langhe. More information is available at www.brunorocca.it. Jeff Hopmayer, BES chief executive, said: 'We are delighted to have signed agreements with two of the most exciting and talented wine producers in the world. Our partnerships significantly boost BES's recognition as a global beverage company.' BES, maker of the eponymous Blavod Black Vodka, the world's only black-coloured vodka, and the intensely flavour-infused Players Extreme vodkas and rums was formed in December 2003. Further details: Blavod Extreme Spirits Giulio Galli +001 615 771 9111 Brunswick Laura Cummings +44 (0)207 404 5959 DSPR Donna Schwartze +001 314 330 3488 Notes to editors: Blavod Extreme Spirits (www.blavodextreme.com) launched its eponymous black vodka in 1998 and has an established UK sales network with distribution in several major retail outlets, including Asda, Sainsbury's and Tesco. BES also owns Players Extreme flavor- infused vodkas and rums, a fast growing range of spirits recognized for their clean, balanced flavors and more intense finish. BES is a London-based company with U.S. subsidiary offices. 202 FULHAM ROAD LONDON SW10 9PJ ENGLAND TELEPHONE: +44 (0) 20 7352 2096 FACSIMILE +44 (0) 20 7823 3510 EMAIL: rambler@Blavodextreme.com Mobile: 07801 823 271 REGISTERED IN ENGLAND REG. NO. 3750677 REGISTERED OFFICE: 202 Fulham Road London sw10 9pj VAT NO. GB 736 3300 54 This information is provided by RNS The company news service from the London Stock Exchange