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Marani Ultra-Premium Vodka Now Available at Lee's Liquor, Las Vegas' Largest Wine, Spirits & Beer Retailer

LOS ANGELES, CA--(MARKET WIRE)--May 27, 2009 -- Marani Brands, Inc. (OTC BB:MRIB.OB) announced today that it has gained a key account in the state of Nevada. Through Marani's Nevada distributor, Regency Wine and Spirits, Marani's ultra-premium vodka, Marani Vodka can now be found in Lee's Discount Liquor (http://www.leesdisliquor.com), Las Vegas' largest retail spirits distributor.

Nevada's premier wine, spirits & beer merchant, Lee's Discount Liquor, is a "big-box" format retail liquor chain with 13 locations within and around the greater Las Vegas area. Though the name suggests lower priced items, Lee's retail outlets carry the largest variety of high-end wine and spirits in the Las Vegas market. Within the state of Nevada, Lee's Discount Liquor is considered to be one of the most significant wine, spirits and beer retailers.

"We are very pleased to announce this exciting development to Marani shareholders," said CEO Ara Zatarian. "Since our entrance into the Nevada-Las Vegas market with our distribution partners Regency Wine and Spirits, we have been focused on gaining market share both on-premise as well as off-premise. Now that Marani Vodka is available in Lee's Discount Liquor, the accessibility of our product to our customers is stronger than ever. After tasting our award winning vodka at any one of the many high-end clubs or bars we distribute to in Las Vegas, consumers can now go and purchase it at any of Lee's 13 retail locations. This is a major development in the rollout of our distribution strategy," added Zartarian.

About Marani Brands, Inc.

Marani Brands, Inc. develops, positions, markets and distributes fine wine and spirit products in the United States as well as international markets. 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 Star Diamond Award by the American Academy of Hospitality Sciences in 2008 & 2009. Marani Vodka can be found in over 1,500 off-premise and retail locations and more than 900 premium on-premise venues across the nation. Please enjoy Marani brands 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.

Contact:

     For more information, press only:
     Nina Kevorkian
     Director of Communications
     (818) 503-5200
     For more information on Marani Brands: http://www.maranispirit.com