NEW YORK (Standard&Poor's) Jan. 14, 2009--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today said that it revised its outlook on Constellation Brands Inc. to positive from stable. At the same time, we affirmed our ratings on Constellation Brands, including the 'BB-' corporate credit rating. "The outlook revision reflects Constellation Brands' good operating performance and improved credit measures, as well as the expectation that the company will be able to maintain its improved financial profile, despite current weak economic conditions which could further slow overall demand for premium alcoholic beverages," said Standard&Poor' credit analyst Jean C. Stout. As of Nov. 30, 2008, Fairpoint, N.Y.–based Constellation Brands Inc. had about $4.8 billion of debt. Our ratings on Constellation Brands reflect
