Having been a part of life’s most memorable toasting occasions for 130 years, Korbel California Champagne encourages women to submit a special toast with their friends for a chance to win an ultimate girl’s getaway to the Korbel Winery. More>>

The Vineyard & Winery Management Group has announced that entries for the inaugural U.S. National Wine Competition will be accepted until March 19.More>>

From MarketWatch: U.S. wine exports, 90% from California, reached a new record of $1.39 billion in winery revenues in 2011, an increase of 21.7% compared to 2010. More>>

From Wine Spectator: One of the biggest drinks industry success stories in 2011 expands to wine next month. Skinnygirl will introduce three low-calorie California wines priced at $15 each. More>>

From MarketWatch: The exploration of wine, guided by knowledgeable sommeliers, is a hallmark of Celebrity Cruises' modern luxury vacation experience.More>>

From Sacramento Business Journal: California’s 2011 wine grape crush totaled 3.3 million tons, down 7 percent from 2010, according to a preliminary report by the state Department of Food and Agriculture. More>>

Recently released, the 2010 Valley of the Moon Sonoma Coast Chardonnay’s full, forward aromas of baked apple, peach, vanilla and cream are immediate attention-getters.More>>

From MarketWatch: Longtime Michigan wine maker Edward O'Keefe Jr., founder of the multiple award-winning Chateau Grand Traverse winery in Traverse City, today announced the launch of an innovative dispensing system for serving wine by the glass.More>>

From The Washington Post: Napa Valley wine producers will go a long way to protect their good name, all the way to Thailand if necessary.More>>

From Reuters: Chardonnay, the world's most popular white wine, dates back centuries, but it owes much of its history in the United States to a winemaker who planted the grape in California 100 years ago. More>>