"We are very pleased with this year's results," said Auction of Washington Wines Executive Director Carol Munro. "Our donors and patrons are committed to supporting Seattle Children's, and continue to demonstrate their loyalty through our events."

A Barrel Auction and Picnic with the Winemakers raised...

"California has long been known for our production of superior, award-winning wines," said Gov. Schwarzenegger in his proclamation. "The Judgment of Paris in 1976 brought California wine to the world stage and established our wine producers as respected masters of their craft...

It's the Plaza Wine Bar, which has opened in the back of the Plaza Bistro restaurant.

Restaurateur Martin Chavez is the man behind the project, and he knows a thing or two about wine...

The Great Wine Escape celebrates Monterey Wine Country's world-class wines and gastronomic delights crafted by nationally recognized chefs during a weekend of wine and culinary events.

More than 50 award-winning wineries showcase their wines, reflecting the quality of the region's nine distinct American Viticultural Areas...

Journey Church is involved in a number of humanitarian efforts locally and internationally.

Working with Kameryn Vineyards, Cooper (the pitching coach for the Chicago White Sox) is producing...

Fiorentini was most recently the Director of Winemaking at Chalk Hill Estate Vineyards and Winery in Sonoma County, where she made critically acclaimed Sauvignon Blanc, Chardonnay, Bordeaux-style blends and red Rhone variety wines.

A native of Georgia, Fiorentini  grew up as part of a wine-loving family, developing a keen interest in wine at a young age...

Claiming the championship in the event, which took place in Lake Tahoe, Nev., was actor Brian Baumgartner of NBC's "The Office." Runner-up honors went to two-time All-Star pitcher Mark Mulder, and rounding out the top three was former All-Pro NFL quarterback Mark Rypien.

The competition among more than 40 celebrity participants was based on cork distance, although style and champagne spray no doubt added to the excitement for the spectators...

In Italy, growing numbers of vintners are embracing containers used by the ancient Romans and Greeks: clay amphorae.

Modern amphorae are being made in Italy, Spain and the former Soviet republic of Georgia...

And they're very likely to mention the Napa Valley, which is, after all, America's most famous wine region.

What they almost certainly won't know is that winemaking on the North American continent originated more than two centuries ago in the soils of Virginia and Missouri...

Producing estate-grown wines for Niner Wine Estates since 2004, Cramer studied enology and viticulture at U.C. Davis before receiving hands-on experience during harvests in Napa Valley, South Australia and Chile...