California Grapes International, Inc. has hired Mr. Tom Rapp as the new VP of International Business Development. Mr. Rapp is a 20 year veteran in the wine industry and has an extensive background in the exportation and customer development process. His professional career in the wine industry has given him a broad range of expertise with all facets of wine sales from the "Branded Producers" to the "Bulk" and "Private Label" suppliers. Mr. Rapp will be heading up the Broker Alliance Program ("BAP") for California Grapes International as his primary role. His experience in both the European and Asian markets provide for an understanding and "network of value" that will be beneficial in the further development of the brokers CGI brings into the "BAP" program. Mr. Rapp has been focused as a buyer's agent for many years. His "service based" sales approach and expertise in "Bulk" and "Private Label" wine sales will round out the CGI offerings and provide for many more market opportunities.