ADVISORY/Sacramento's Largest Annual Convention Opens For Three Days of Wine and Grape Industry Related Events.

Business Editors/Food & Wine Writers

ADVISORY...for Tuesday (Jan. 28)

Unified Wine & Grape Symposium 2003

--(BUSINESS WIRE)

    WHAT: The 2003 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium, the nation's
        largest wine and grape conference and trade show as well as
        the largest event hosted by the Sacramento Convention Center,
        opens for three days to showcase the wine industry's latest in
        science, technology, business development and industry growth.

        Opening day of the 9th annual Unified Symposium features an
        address and discussion on Sustainable Winegrowing Practices,
        presented by speakers from across the country.

    WHEN: Opening Day: Tuesday, January 28, 9 a.m. - 4:15 p.m.
          Unified Wine & Grape Symposium: January 29, 30 and 31

    WHERE: Sacramento Convention Center, 1400 J Street, Sacramento, CA

        From Highway 50 (north and south), take the 16th Street exit.
        Follow 16th Street for approximately 3/4 mile and turn left on
        J Street. The Convention Center will be on your left-hand
        side. A parking garage is located on the opposite side of the
        street.

    PHOTO OPS:
    --  Thousands of top wine and grape industry professionals meeting
        in one place for the keynote address.

    --  The tradeshow floor will be in the process of being set-up for
        its Wednesday opening.

    CONTACT: Press Check-in Upstairs in Room 303 - Camera Crews Please
        Call Ahead