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Marani Brands, Inc.: Marani Vodka Spirit Awarded Star Diamond Award for 2009 by The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences

^{Published on 2009-03-18 12:23:47, Last Modified on 2009-03-18 12:24:33 - Market Wire}
 

LOS ANGELES, CA--(Marketwire - March 18, 2009) - Marani Brands, Inc. (OTCBB: [ MRIB ]) has been awarded the coveted Five Star Diamond Award for 2009 by the members of The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences ([ www.stardiamondaward.com ]).

The Five Star Diamond Award is given to organizations that consistently maintain the overall standards of high quality and superb performance necessary to designate it as One of the Finest in its Category and Classification. The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences is renowned worldwide for awarding excellence in the global travel and luxury services sector. Each year the Academy bestows its awards exclusively on five star establishments that are deemed to be the pinnacle of quality.

"As an organization striving for excellence, we are extremely honored to receive this award in 2009. We would like to thank the Members of The American Academy of Hospitality Sciences for bestowing this award upon us by recognizing Marani Vodka Spirit as one of the best in its class for a second year in a row. To have received this award both in 2008 and 2009 demonstrates our commitment to providing an ultra-premium spirit that represents quality and authenticity," said Marani 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 Five Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences in 2008 and 2009. Please enjoy Marani Premium Vodka Spirit 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 visit: [ http://www.maranispirit.com ]