Foster's Wine Estates Announces Leadership in Canada

July 19, 2005.  Foster's Wine Estates, the world's leading premium wine business, today announced that Scott Oliver will lead the company in Canada.  Foster's Wine Estates Americas, formed July 1, 2005, combines the portfolios of the former Beringer Blass Wine Estates and Southcorp Wines with leading brands such as Beringer, Lindemans, Stags' Leap, Meridian, Rosemount Estate, Penfolds, Wolf Blass and Chateau St Jean.

Scott Oliver has been named Vice President and General Manager for Foster's Wine Estates, Canada.  Scott was formerly Vice President and GM for Beringer Blass Wine Estates in Canada and has led the business through a tremendous period of growth over the last five years.  Scott will report to Bruce Herman, SVP Sales for Foster's Wine Estates Americas.  Brent Smith, formerly Vice President and GM, Canada for Southcorp will be leaving the business.

Foster's Wine Estates is also pleased to announce two other senior appointments in Canada.  Daphne Christie, formerly Vice President, East, for Southcorp has been named Zone Vice President, East for the new Foster's Wine Estates Canada.  Daphne has been with Southcorp for six years.  Shauna Hansen, formerly Vice President, West for Southcorp has been named Zone Vice President, West for Foster's Wine Estates Canada.  Shauna has also been with Southcorp for six years.

The route to market strategy in Canada is still under review by the executive team of Foster's Wine Estates Americas and will be announced at a later date.  Until further notice, Foster's Wine Estates Canada will continue with the current route to market strategy, that is operating two separate sales and marketing entities incorporating the expertise of our existing agent network and the dedication of our Foster's Wine Estates Canada-based team. 

Foster's Wine Estates Canada now has an unparalleled portfolio of Australian and Californian wines including the number one Australian red wine in Wolf Blass Yellow Label Cabernet and number one white wine with Lindemans Bin 65 Chardonnay.  Scott Oliver said, "The powerful portfolio of Foster's Wine Estates is unmatched in premium wine.  I am very excited about this opportunity and I look forward to working with our many talented people and partners on realizing the great potential of these brands in Canada."

Foster's Wine Estates (FWE), is the world's leading premium wine business.
Formed in 2005 when parent company Foster's Group acquired Southcorp Wines and merged it with its existing Beringer Blass Wine Estates subsidiary, Foster's Wine Estates has Australian and Californian roots dating back to the 19th century.  It produces and markets an international portfolio of premium quality, branded wines - with Beringer, Lindemans, Penfolds, Rosemount Estate and Wolf Blass being the best known and most widely distributed.  Other key market-leading or boutique brands include Chateau St Jean, Castello di Gabbiano, Chateau Souverain, Etude Wines, Greg Norman Estates, Stags' Leap Winery, and Matua Valley.  More information can be found at www.Fosters.com.au <http://www.Fosters.com.au>