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LOS ANGELES?October 22 2008 - Marani Brands Inc. (OTCBB: MRIB) continues its expansion efforts as it begins distributing its ultra-premium products across the state of Pennsylvania. The company has entered into an agreement with Southern Wine & Spirits of Pennsylvania to immediately begin distributing Marani Vodka throughout the state. As the second largest control liquor state nationally, Pennsylvania also is the eighth largest spirits consumption state in the country according to the Distilled Spirits Council.
Marani distribution now stretches across the country from the California Pacific Coast to the Great Lakes in Illinois to the Eastern Seaboard in Pennsylvania. To date Marani has distribution at national retail chains and liquor stores and has accounted for placement in over 1,500 off-premise locations and over 900 premium on-premise venues. "We are proud to extend our relationship with our dedicated and experienced partners from Southern Wine & Spirits in a state as wide and diverse as Pennsylvania. Consumers there can now enjoy the unparalleled quality and distinctive taste of Marani Vodka," said company CEO Ara Zartarian.
About Marani Brands Inc.
Marani Brands, Inc. develops, positions, markets and distributes fine wine and spirit products in the United States. Its signature product, "Marani Vodka," is an ultra-premium vodka manufactured exclusively for Marani in Armenia. It is made from late-harvest Armenian winter wheat, distilled three times, filtered twenty-five times and then, through a proprietary process, is aged in oak barrels lined with honey and skimmed dried milk to give it its unique taste. Marani Vodka was awarded the Gold Medal in the prestigious International Spirit Competition, held in San Francisco, California, in both 2004 and 2007 and the coveted Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences in 2008. Please enjoy Marani brands responsibly and in moderation.
Forward-looking Statements
Certain statements made in this press release contain forward-looking statements that involve a number of risks and uncertainties. This forward-looking information is based on certain assumptions, including, among others, presently known physical data concerning size and character of reservoirs and economic recoverability. Some of these expectations may be based upon assumptions or judgments that prove to be incorrect. In addition, operations involve numerous risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond Marani Brands' control, which could result in expectations not be realized or otherwise materially affect the financial condition, results of operation and cash flows. Additional information regarding these and other risks are contained in Marani Brands' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
For more information on Marani Brands: http://www.maranispirit.com
Contact:
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Marani Brands, Inc.
Nina Kevorkian, Director of Communications
818-503-5200
nina@maranispirit.com
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