Sacramento, CA – Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger has declared September 2007 California
 
The Governor toasts California Wine Month

Wine Month in a proclamation praising California’s wine community for its contributions to the state’s economy, lifestyle, tourism and environment. This is the third consecutive year that the governor has honored the California wine industry.

“We are pleased that the contributions of California’s wine community are recognized by the Governor as an important part of California’s economic and social landscape,” said Robert P. (Bobby) Koch, Wine Institute’s President and CEO. “Wine Institute initiated the California Wine Month campaign for September during the annual harvest to showcase the state’s diverse wine regions, beautiful and sustainable vineyards, welcoming wineries and tasting rooms and, of course, outstanding wines.”

SACRAMENTO, Calif.,/PRNewswire/ -- Building on California's allure as America's "Capital of Culinary Travel," the California Wine Institute and the California Travel and Tourism Commission (CTTC) have entered into an historic partnership to promote the state's wine and cuisine offerings to the fast-growing travel segment of culinary connoisseurs -- and those who aspire to be.

In honor of September's designation by Governor Schwarzenegger as California Wine Month, thetwo organizations announced the partnership at a media luncheon today in Sacramento. The cornerstone of the five-year partnership is a national TV campaign featuring Governor Schwarzenegger and wine and culinary celebrities promoting California's rich bounty of wine and food, scheduled for launch this winter....

Monsieur Weber outdoes himself the following day. After breakfast on our balcony, we jump on the bikes and head off. It’s worth noting that on this somewhat overcast, sultry day, I have chosen European Female biking attire: skirt, camisole, strappy sandals, and chignon. As we pedal off, I envision myself as “Burgundy Biker Babe.” Only an American on holiday can ...