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EXHIBIT 10.24

                                                                P.O. Box 460427
                                                   San Francisco, CA 94146-0427
                                                            Tel: (800) 233-2694
                                                            Fax: (415) 970-8053

Beacon Wine Company, Inc.
Importers of Spain's Most Marketable Wines

August 7, 2000

         Letter of Appointment

As the exclusive  importer and authorized  agent for the United States we hereby
appoint:

R&R (Bordeaux) Imports, Inc.
2951 Simms St.
Hollywood, FL 33020-1510 USA

As our exclusive agent for the state of Florida, to import,  market and sell the
following wines:

Castillo de Almansa  Reserva (red wine)
Oristan  Reserva (red wine)
Gran Oristan
Gran  Reserva  (red wine) Monte  Pinadillo  Crianza  (red wine) Xenius Brut cava
(sparkling wine) Montesol Rueda Superior (white wine) Vegaval Plata Reserva (red
wine)  Vegaval  Plata Gran Reserva (red wine)  Roquero  Tinto (red wine) Roquero
Reserva (red wine)

Beacon Wine Company,  Inc. agrees to register these brands and renew annually if
requested by the state or R&R (Bordeaux)  Imports,  Inc. R&R (Bordeaux) Imports,
Inc. may appoint sub distributors for the purposes of distribution and delivery.
This agreement is valid from the date of the first order and for three (3) years
based on minimum purchased  quantities of 2000 cases during the first year, 3000
cases  during  the  second  year and 4000  cases  during  the third  year.  This
agreement may be extended  beyond the third year upon written  agreement by both
parties.

For the  purpose of  expedience  a faxed copy shall serve as an  original.  Upon
receipt of a fully  executed  faxed copy,  the parties hereby agree to follow up
with two (2) fully executed  original copies with one (1) copy being retained by
each party.

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In the event the parties do not agree or can not agree, this Agreement is deemed
to be  governed by the laws of the State of Florida and deemed to be executed in
Broward County,  FL. In the event of a dispute arising from this Agreement venue
is hereby granted to the Broward County Court System.

This  agreement  is the entire  agreement  of the  parties  with  respect to the
subject  matter  described  in this  agreement  and all oral and  written  prior
negotiations and agreements and any conflicting prior course of dealing or trade
usage are superseded  hereby.  The parties hereto agree that no  representations
have been made or relied upon, except as specifically  stated in this agreement.
Only written correspondence signed by both parties may modify this agreement.

In witness  whereof,  and intending to be legally bound hereby,  Distributor and
Importer  have each caused this  agreement to be delivered and executed by their
proper and duly authorized officers on this 7th day of August 2000.

Importer and Exclusive agent:

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Robert Heymann, President                                     Date:

Distributor:

R&R (Bordeaux) Imports, Inc.

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Robert Walker - Managing Director                             Date:EXHIBIT 10.25

                             Distribution Agreement

This  agreement  is made and entered into this 21st day of August by and between
The Dominion  Wine Group LTD  (Broker);  38558 Road 128 P.O.  Box 39 Cutler,  CA
93615 with Willow Cove Winery  (Winery)  and R & R (Bordeaux)  Imports,  Inc., a
Florida USA Corporation  (Distributor),  with its principal place of business at
2951 Simms Street Hollywood, FL 33020-1510, USA.

                                 Recitals
Whereas,  The Dominion  Wine Group LTD is engaged in the  marketing  and sale of
Willow  Cove Winery and desires to expand the  distribution  of such  product by
having  Distributor sell such product in the territory  described in paragraph 3
hereof; and

Whereas,  Distributor  desires to market the wine  products sold by The Dominion
Wine Group LTD and be designated as the exclusive  distributor of wine portfolio
Willow Cove for the purpose of selling such products in the  territory  assigned
to it.

Now,  therefore,  for good and valuable  consideration,  the receipt of which is
hereby acknowledged by each party, the parties hereto agree as follows:

     (a)  Willow  Cove  Winery  hereby  appoints  Distributor  as its  exclusive
          distributor  for th sale and  promotion of the  products  described in
          Paragraph 2 below in the territory  described in paragraph 3 below and
          agrees not t appoint other distributors in the Territory.  Willow Cove
          Winery agrees that while this Agreement is in effect, it will not sell
          products to persons  other than  Distributor  in the  Territory  or to
          persons, other than Distributor,  who Willow Cove Winery has reason to
          believe will resell the products in the Territory.
     (b)  Distributor  hereby accepts such appointment  subject to the terms and
          conditions  of this  agreement  and agrees  that it shall use its best
          efforts  to  promote  demand  for  and  sale  of the  products  in the
          Territory  and that in th sale and  promotion of the products it shall
          at all  times  carry out to the best of its  ability  a  merchandising
          policy  designed to promote and maintain the excellence of quality and
          to  preserve  the  goodwill  which  is  associated  with  the name and
          reputation of Willow Cove Winery and its products.
     (c)  Notwithstanding the foregoing, should Distributor, commencing with the
          Fiscal Year  (beginning  September 1, 2000),  fail to meet the minimum
          annual  purchase  requirements  set  forth  in  Section  4 (b) of this
          Agreement,  then Distributor shall become a non exclusive  distributor
          of the products.

2.  Products-The  term  "Products"  as used in this  Agreement  shall  mean wine
produced  by Willow Cove  Winery and  selling  any of the  products  included in
Willow Cove Winery's entire portfolio.
3. Territory-The term "Territory" as used in this Agreement shall mean the State
of Florida, and the Caribbean Islands.

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4.Sales  Activities-Distributor  shall conduct the sales activities contemplated
under this  agreement by purchasing  Products from Willow Cove Winery for resale
to Distributor's customers within the Territory.
     (a)  Advertising. Producer, Broker, & Distributor may undertake, at its own
          expense,  such  advertising  and  promotional  efforts  as it may deem
          necessary  to  achieve a proper  recognition  of the  Products  in the
          Territory.  Distributor  shall  have the right to use the names or any
          derivation  thereof,  or any other name or mark associated with Willow
          Cove Winery.
     (b)  Minimum  Purchases For Florida Only.  During the fiscal year beginning
          September  1,  2000,  Distributor  shall  make a minimum  annua  total
          purchase of 5,280 cases (4 containers).  Year 2: 6,600 cases,  Year 3:
          7,920 cases.  All orders in no less than container lots of 1,320 cases
          each.
     (c)  Orders.  Distributor  shall in submitting orders describe the products
          in  a  clear  and   unambiguous   manner  and  shall  include  precise
          instructions for packaging, invoicing, and shipping.
5. List Prices-
     (a)  The prices to be paid by  Distributor  t Willow  Cove  Winery for each
          order of products shall be Willow Cove Winery's prices i effect on the
          date said order for products  from time to time,  or as  negotiated an
          accepted by Willow Cove Winery.
6. Placement of Orders and Shipment-
     (a)  Upon the placing of a written  order fo products to Willow Cove Winery
          by Distributor, a binding agreement will be create whereby Willow Cove
          Winery  will  agree to sell and ship,  and  distributor  will agree to
          purchase  and pay for, the  products  ordered  under the terms of this
          agreement.
     (b)  Willow Cove Winery  shall ship the  products to  Distributor  within a
          reasonable tim after receipt of any order.
     (c)  Willow  Cove  Winery  shall in no event b  obligated  to make any such
          shipment  would,  at the time  thereof,  constitute a violation of any
          laws, regulations, of United States of America.

     (d)  Distributor shall be entitled to conduct a reasonable investigation of
          the  products  upon  receipt  thereof.  All claims for  defects in the
          products or shortages  shall be made in writing by Distributor  within
          ten  (10)  days of the  receipt  of the  products.  Acceptance  of the
          products by  Distributor  in no way waives th rights for inspection of
          loss or damage due to defects or shortages in the products.
     (e)  No products shall be returned for credit  without first  obtaining the
          written permission of Willow Cove Winery to return such products.
7. Payments-
     (a)  All terms of this Agreement are in US Dollars.
     (b)  In order to secure Distributor's obligation to accept and purchase any
          products ordered under the terms of this Agreement,  Distributor shall
          establish a confirmed, irrevocable and transferable letter of credit i
          favor of Willow Cove Winery, or an assignee. Distributor may desire to
          make swift payment in advance of shipment for a negotiated discount.

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8. Confidential  Information-Distributor and Willow Cove Winery shall not use or
disclose to third parties any confidential  information concerning the business,
affairs,  or the  products of the other party which it may acquire in the course
of its activities under this Agreement and shall take all necessary  precautions
to prevent any such disclosure by any of its employees,  officers, or affiliated
persons and entities.
9. Sub-Distributors-Distributor shall have the right to appoint sub-distributors
for the sale and promotion of the products in the territory.
10.  Effective Date and Duration-
     (a)  This  agreement  shall be  effective  for  three  (3)  years  from the
          effective date, unless sooner terminated as hereinafter provided. This
          agreement shall be  automatically  renewed for one (1) additional term
          of five (5) years,  unless no less than three (3) months  prior to the
          end of the  initial or any renewal  term  either  party shall give the
          other written notice of non-renewal.
     (b)  This  agreement  may be  terminated  prior  to the  expiration  of the
          initial term of this  agreement,  or any renewals  thereof,  by either
          party if the other party;
          1.   breaches  any  material  provision  of this  agreement,  and such
               breach is not  cured  within  ninety  (90)  days  written  notice
               thereof;
          2.   insolvency or bankruptcy  of either party under  applicable  law,
               and/or the appointment of a trustee or receiver for either party;
               or
          3.   any  inability or  prospective  failure o either party to perform
               its obligations hereunder.
          4.   not to achieve the  minimum  quantity  pe year  mentioned  in the
               paragraph 4 (b).
          5    5. if sold or merged into another company.
6    (c) This Agreement will be terminated if Willow Cove decides to discontinue
     this product.

11.  Force  Majeure-This  agreement  and Willow  Cove  Winery and  Distributor's
performance  hereunder are subject to all contingencies  beyond their reasonable
control,  including but not limited to force majeure;  strikes;  lockouts; labor
disputes;  floods;  civil  commotion;  riot;  acts of God;  rules;  laws orders,
restrictions,  embargoes,  quotas  or  actions  of any  government,  foreign  or
domestic or any agency or subdivision thereof.

12.  Separability-If  any  provision of this  agreement is found by any court of
competent  jurisdiction to be invalid or  unenforceable,  the invalidity of such
provision  shall not  affect  the other  provisions  of this  agreement  and all
provisions not affected by such invalidity or  unenforceability  shall remain in
full force and effect.

13.  Waiver-The  waiver by either  party hereto of a breach or default in any of
the provisions of this agreement by the other party not be construed as a waiver
of any succeeding breach of the same or other provisions; nor shall any delay or
omission on the part of either  party to exercise or avail  itself of any right,
power or privilege that it has or may have hereunder  operate as a waiver of any
breach or default by the other party.

14.  Disputes and Notices-In  the event or disputes  arising from this Agreement
the parties hereby agree to seek  arbitration to resolve any issues within sixty
(60) days of  receiving  notice from any party,  a part of this  contract.  This
arbitration shall take place in Broward County, Florida.

     (a)  Unless  otherwise  specifically  provided,  all notices,  demands,  or
          requests  required or permitted by this agreement  shall be in writing
          and in English and sent in a letter form

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          or by telex,  facsimile (facsimile to be accompanied by a telex notice
          requesting confirmation of receipt), or telegraph.
      (b) The  arbitration  proceedings  shall  be  conducted  in  English.  The
          arbitration  tribunal shall apply the Arbitration  Rules of the United
          Nations Commission on International Trade Law in effect at the time of
          arbitration.   However,  if  such  rules  are  in  conflict  with  the
          provisions  concerning the appointment of arbitrators,  the provisions
          of this section 15 shall prevail.
     (c)  Each party shall cooperate with the other in making full disclosure of
          and  providing  complete  access  to  all  information  and  documents
          requested  by the other  party in  connection  with  such  proceeding,
          subject only to any confidentiality obligations binding on such party.
     (d)  The award of the arbitration  tribunal shall be final and binding upon
          the  parties,  and  either  party  may  apply to a court of  competent
          jurisdiction for enforcement of such award.

15. Entire Agreement;  Modifications and Waivers

     For the purpose of expedience a faxed copy shall serve as an original. Upon
receipt of a fully  executed  faxed copy the parties  hereby  agree to follow up
with three (3) fully executed  original  copies with one (1) copy being retained
by each party.

     In the event the parties do not agree or can not agree,  this  Agreement is
deemed to be  governed  by the laws of the  State of  Florida  and  deemed to be
executed  in Broward  County,  FL. In the event of a dispute  arising  from this
Agreement venue is hereby granted to the Broward County Court System.

     This  Agreement is the entire  agreement of the parties with respect to the
subject  matter  described  in this  agreement  and all oral and  written  prior
negotiations and agreements and any conflicting prior course of dealing or trade
usage are superseded  hereby.  The parties hereto agree that no  representations
have been made or relied upon, except as specifically  stated in this agreement.
This agreement may be modified only by writing signed by both parties.

In witness  whereof,  and  intending to be legally  bound  hereby,  Distributor,
Broker,  and Willow Cove Winery have each caused this  agreement to be delivered
and executed by their proper and duly authorized officers on this 21st of August
2000.

Distributor
R & R (Bordeaux) Imports, Inc.                                Date:

Robert Walker- Managing Director

Broker
The Dominion Wine Group LTD                                   Date:

Dennis B. Canning- Chairman

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Willow Cove Winery                                            Date:

by:_Mark A. Larson________________

Title:_President, Golden State Vintners_

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