SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
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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 17, 2001
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The Chalone Wine Group, Ltd.
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(Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter)
California 0-13406 94-1696731
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(Other Jurisdiction of (Commission File Number) (IRS Employer
Incorporation) Identification Number)
621 Airpark Road, Napa, California 94558-6272
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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 17, 2001, the Registrant made a final determination to change
its fiscal year from one ending on March 31 to one ending on December 31. The
Registrant intends to file a report on Form 10-K for the nine-month transition
period ended December 31, 2001.
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.
Dated: May 31, 2001 The Chalone Wine Group, Ltd.
(Registrant)
By:/s/ SHAWN CONROY BLOM
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Shawn Conroy Blom
Chief Financial Officer