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Magnotta Winery re-qualifies for Platinum Club member status
with Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies program.

Toronto, Ontario Canada -- February 12, 2008 -- The winners of the 2007 Canada’s 50 Best Managed Companies award enjoyed the highest profit and revenues since the program’s inception, boasting combined sales of $8.5 billion and average sales growth of 31%.

The Best Managed program celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, and winning companies continue to raise the bar for Canadian business success, by showcasing their adaptability and sustainability.

“This year’s winners leveraged their entrepreneurial passion to drive their revenue, profits and value in the face of triple-digit oil prices, a strong Canadian dollar, and mixed economic signals south of the border,” commented John Hughes, Deloitte partner and national leader of the Best Managed rogram. Best Managed companies demonstrated that, in every region of the country and across a significant number of industries, Canadian entrepreneurs have been successful in competing globally and overcoming the many and diverse market challenges. “Since the creation of this program, Canadian private companies, and more precisely, the people who manage them, have consistently demonstrated their keen sense of knowing how to flourish amid adversity”, notes Hughes.

The Wine Ladies - Pairing Magnotta Wines and Purdy's Chocolate

Ever wondered what wine to serve with chocolate? The Wine Ladies tackle this mystifying subject offering tasty Magnotta wine and Purdy's chocolate pairing ideas making this often misunderstood pairing easy and enjoyable!

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Leading Ontario Winery Leads Battle Against Deadly Disease

VAUGHAN, ONTARIO, June 13 th , 2007 – Magnotta Winery Corporation and its President & CEO Rossana Magnotta are in the midst of a crusade across the country building awareness and funds in support of Lyme Disease, the fastest growing infectious disease in the world.

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Magnotta Winery Leads Battle Against Lyme Disease

VAUGHAN, ONTARIO, May 1, 2007 – Magnotta Winery Corporation (TSX: MGN), is pioneering a long-term initiative to inform, educate, build awareness and raise funds in support of the Canadian Lyme Disease Foundation (CanLyme). Appropriately, the month of May is Lyme Disease awareness month.

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Magnotta 2003 Chardonnay Limited Edition Merritt Road Vineyard VQA
takes Gold at 2007 Chardonnay Du Monde Awards

VAUGHAN, ONTARIO, March 21, 2007 - Magnotta's 2003 Chardonnay Merritt Road Vineyard Limited Edition VQA was the proud recipient of a Gold Medal at quite possibly the world's most important Chardonnay competition, the Chardonnay Du Monde Awards going up against some of the finest Chardonnay wines in the world. In addition, Magnotta's 2004 Chardonnay Limited Edition VQA received a Bronze Medal.

In total, 949 Chardonnay wines from 38 countries were submitted and tasted at this year's competition. Magnotta is proud to be in the winner's circle with the world's best Chardonnays.

Magnotta Winery - Named Vaughan 's Business of the Year

Vaughan, Ontario Canada -- April 19, 2007,-- Magnotta Winery Corporation was awarded the Vaughan Chamber of Commerce utmost achievement category, Business of the Year. The Business of the Year Award recognizes “a local area business that has demonstrated a continued passion for excellence and promoted the advancement of responsible business leadership and harmony within our community.”

This award is made possible through each and every employee of Magnotta who has demonstrated commitment and devotion to their job and to the organization.

Magnotta Winery achieved Platinum Club member status with Canada's
50 Best Managed Companies program.

Toronto, Ontario Canada -- February 7, 2007 -- They come in all shapes and sizes, from all regions across the country, representing a wide variety of industries. But the best of the best in Canadian business have one thing in common –sustained, superior performance over time.

Consistently maintaining success and achievement at the highest level has earned these leading companies inclusion in a distinguished group – the Best Managed program’s Platinum Club or Requalified membership.

Platinum Club members form an elite group of Canadian-owned and managed companies that consistently excel in every aspect of business. To become a Platinum Club member, companies must maintain their designation as one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies for a minimum of six consecutive years, subject to annual operational and financial review.

Established in 1993, the Canada's 50 Best Managed Companies is a national awards program, recognizing Canadian companies that have implemented world-class business practices and created value in innovative ways.

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