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May 21, 2007

Brunton Vineyards Selects Terra Nova for Expansion of VinoVenue

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Brunton Vineyards, a San Francisco based wine company today announced that it has selected a top contractor in the retail industry, Terra Nova Industries (TNI), to execute all contractor services for the global expansion of its San Francisco based wine lounge, VinoVenue ("VV"). TNI shall work with designers to re-design the existing VinoVenue location and all other new locations moving forward in the expansion of VinoVenue in the US market to 200 locations.

The Terra Nova team is of the highest caliber, bringing with them years of expertise and integrity. We are very pleased to have Ron Taylor and his experts take the reigns of the build-out of the next generation of VinoVenue lounges,” Mr. Paolo Mancini, COO of Brunton Vineyards, commented.

VinoVenue is currently located in San Francisco and has one location. After being acquired by Brunton Vineyards, the company set out on expansion campaign, planning 9,000 locations worldwide, with 200 in the US market so as to provide the proverbial wine tasting experience to consumers. With more than 100 wines from around the world carefully selected by the VinoVenue staff, the management at Brunton Vineyards sees the expansion as an integral part of its overall operations.

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The Vino Venue concept is one of the most innovative ideas of the future, not only will it educate wine enthusiasts but also be a place to socialize and be entertained, it will become an icon and lifestyle wanted around the world. Under the leadership of Geno Brunton, Vino Venue will undoubtedly be a huge success,” Ron Taylor, President of TNI, commented.

Terra Nova has built some of the nation’s top retail locations, including, Tiffany’s, Marriot Hotel, St. Regis Hotel Spa & Restaurant Ame, SBC Giants baseball park venues, restaurant, and corporate offices, San Francisco Ferry building restaurants, 24 Hour Fitness locations, Ben & Jerry’s, Benihana, Bing Crosby’s, BJ’s Pizza & Brewery, Black Angus, Boston Market, Boulevard, Burger King, California Café, California Pizza Kitchen, Carl’s Jr, Chili’s Bar & Grill, CoCo’s Restaurant, Daily Grill, Denny’s, Farallon, Fresh Choice, IHOP Restaurant, Il Fornaio, Islands, Jack in the Box, Jamba Juice, Joe DiMaggio’s, Johnny Rockets, Jasper’s Back Yard Grill, KFC, Koala Blue, Krispy Kreme, Lyons Restaurant, Marie Callenders, McDonalds, Napa Valley Grille, Noahs Bagels, PF Changs, Papa Johns, Peetes Coffee, Piattis Restaurant, Popeyes, Red Lobster, Ruby Skye, Slanted Door, Spago, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Wolfgang Puck.

Chairman and CEO of Brunton Vineyards, Mr. Geno Brunton, commented, “The reputation of Terra Nova is only preceded by its excellence. The company’s work speaks for itself, as do the esteemed caliber of clients the company has so proudly earned. We are grateful to be working with professionals of such high ethics.”

ASEV58TH200-w.jpgAbout Brunton Vineyards:
Brunton Vineyards is a wholly owned subsidiary of Brunton Vineyards Holdings, Inc, a public company based in San Francisco, CA. The company currently has several subsidiaries: Brunton Vineyards [with current brands – “Brunton Vineyards” and “Addison Cole”], VinoVenue, LLC and Swig, Inc. Management plans to add shareholder value by increasing distribution of its wines within the US market, increasing margins on wine sales and acquiring top tier, high quality producing vineyards and wineries and some that are considered undervalued. Competitors to Brunton Vineyards are Constellation Brands (NYSE:STZ), Scheid Vineyards (Pink Sheets:SVIN) and 360 Global Wine Company (OTCBB:TSIX). Please visit www.bruntonvineyards.com for more information.

About VinoVenue:
“The Place to Taste and Experience Wine” is what the San Francisco based wine lounge is known for. Founded in 2004, VinoVenue has more than 100 wines from California and around the world featured. VinoVenue stretches the traditional wine bar and retail store boundaries by offering guests an exciting new concept for tasting and buying wines. For the first time, guests can serve themselves by purchasing a VinoVenue tasting card (like a debit card), inserting it into the automated wine tasting stations, selecting a wine and receiving a 1 oz. pour. Individually priced pours of more than 100 wines sourced from wineries around the globe range from $1 to $40. This "try-before-you buy" model has promoted wine education, socialization and curiosity. The wine lounge is located at 686 Mission Street, San Francisco, CA 94105. Please visit www.vinovenue.net for more information.

About Terra Nova:
Terra Nova Industries was established in 1984 by Ronald L. Taylor to provide General Contracting, Construction Management and Development and Design services to meet the needs of clients throughout the United States. Terra Nova Industries has earned an exemplary reputation as a design-build corporation who work closely with clients to create distinctive projects. During the first fifteen years, the company completed over five hundred projects, clearly demonstrating its capacity to negotiate projects on a regular basis. Terra Nova Industries prides itself on the ability to consistently meet clients' original goals within budget. The company has also been recognized for its capability to meet next to impossible deadlines, yet maintain quality workmanship. With headquarters located in the San Francisco Bay Area, Terra Nova Industries specializes in restaurant, hotel/motel and commercial construction. They have a proven track record as a service-oriented company, which is evidenced by an ever growing list of satisfied clients. Please visit www.Terranova-ind.com for more information.

Forward Looking / Safe Harbor Statements:
This press release contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995.

These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates" and similar statements. Among other things, Brunton Vineyards' expectations of business and financial results in this press release contain forward-looking statements. Such statements involve certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements, including risks related to: possible delays in the closing of the transaction contemplated by the acquisition agreement, which may be caused by factors outside of the control of Brunton Vineyards; the ability of Brunton Vineyards to successfully expand VinoVenue and launch new locations within the US market or elsewhere in a timely manner; Further information regarding these and other risks is included in Brunton Vineyards' filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Brunton Vineyards does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.

Brunton Vineyards Website: www.bruntonvineyards.com
Vino Venue Website: www.vinovenue.net (Pink Sheets:BVYH)
Terranova Website: www.Terranova-ind.com

SAN FRANCISCO–May 21, 2007

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