Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims September 2008 California Wine Month

Vintners and Growers Lauded for Contributions to the State's Lifestyle and Economy SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 9 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared September 2008 California Wine Month for the fourth consecutive year. In the proclamation, the Governor lauds the state's wine community as one of the largest and most successful wine producing regions in the world. California's wineries and winegrape growers produce $19 billion in retail sales in the U.S. They attract national and international tourists, and preserve natural resources by using innovative and environmentally friendly practices for winegrowing and winemaking. (Photo: http://www.newscom.com/cgi-bin/prnh/20080709/DCW007 ) "Every bottle of California wine served across the globe reflects our excellence and serves as an ambassador for... [read full story]