UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of The Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported) May 6, 1997
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The CHALONE Wine Group, Ltd.
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(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
California 0-13406 94-169731
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(State or other jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
incorporation) Identification No.)
621 Airpark Road, Napa, California 94558
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(Address of principal executive offices) (Zip Code)
Registrant's telephone number, including area code 707-254-4200
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Item 8. Change in Fiscal Year
On May 6, 1997, the Registrant made a final determination to change its
fiscal year from one ending on December 31 to one ending on March 31. The
Registrant intends to file a report on Form 10-K for the three-month transition
period ended March 31, 1997.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
The CHALONE Wine Group, Ltd.
By: /s/ William L. Hamilton
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William L. Hamilton
Executive Vice President, Chief
Financial Officer, and Director
Dated: May 20, 1997