The Modesto-based company is paying an undisclosed sum for the 12-year-old winery in San Miguel, which includes 34 acres of vineyard and 60,000 tons of grape-crushing capacity

As the sun rose over Atlas Peak early Friday, speckling golden light on misty grapevines in Oakville, a crew of 30 pickers hustled ripe clusters of pinot noir grapes off the vine.

How much do wineries really make? (drum roll please ....) ..... Not enough. How does anyone know though? F

new video is a virtual tour of California's scenic wine regions and iconic landmarks inspiring viewers to take advantage of dozens of special events, activities and offers that celebrate California Wine Month in September

Fort Ross Vineyard is the closest vineyard to the Pacific Ocean in California

There were about 5.6 million cases of hard cider sold in the U.S. in 2011. At the same time, mainstream beer sales are down.

Country's Alcohol Imports Increased To US$2.4 Billion Last Year

Mumm Napa winemaker Ludovic Dervin blesses some of the pinot noir grapes the winery received on Friday morning

Santa Rosa Junior College professor emeritus Richard Thomas will receive a "Leadership in Agriculture" award Aug. 29 at the Santa Rosa Chamber of Commerce's 40th annual Agribusiness BBQ.

Harvest time is around the corner again, the best time of year to get your hands dirty (or not) and enjoy the way wine brings people together to enjoy hard work, the outdoors and great meals.

Air Cork preserves wine, inventor preserves independence

With an average temperature of 77.6 degrees F in the contiguous U.S., the month of July surpassed the 20th century average by 3.3 degrees F.??

"The Internet started with finance and sex, that's what got people addicted," Granjon said while lounging on a leather couch in his art-filled office outside Paris. "We keep people coming back by surprising them with great brands at incredible prices."

Dogpatch Wine Works is a new urban winery that hosts an array of boutique wine labels and also offers clients "custom barrel" programs and a tasting room that is open to the public Thursday-Sunday

In this brave new wine world, what to do with Sancerre?

Formerly the John Muir, 59-room property rebranded for region

Confessions of an ex-'uber-wine guy'

If the guest list is large, you'll want each bottle to cost less than $20. (And clear plastic glasses are fine.)

There are a number of great mobile wine applications out there, but most of them cater to hardcore oenophiles. For the average consumer, though, these apps tend to be a bit too bulky, confusing, and time-consuming for comfort

François Pinault had always planned for Château Latour to leave the en primeur system according to Jean Garandeau, commercial director at the property.

Which six grape varieties can trace their origin to China? How is the grape variety Galeguinho more commonly known? To which 14 varieties can most of the grapes we know today trace their ancestry?

Celebrated Californian wine Screaming Eagle is a Napa Valley grand cru, not a cult, according to the winery's general manager.

What similarities do you find between wine and weather?

When did taking pleasure in fine wine become an ideological transgression?

The "Napa Valley Wine Wave" aims to beat the current world record for the longest relay wine toast