Ramona Valley: New American Viticultural Area: "Vineyard owner Bill Schweitzer, of the Ramona Valley Vineyard Association, discusses Ramona Valley's official designation as an American Viticultural Area. That designation went into effect Friday. Schweitzer talks about what it will mean for vineyard and winery owners in California's Ramona Valley."

Castles of the German Wine Country: "If you're a freak for castles, Germany is the place to go, and it just so happens that the finest fortresses in Germany are in the country's delicious wine region."

Most Expensive Champagnes 2005: "You'll need to break the bank to break out this bubbly!"

Napa Vintners Shipping More Wines Out Of State: "This month, Napa vintner Dennis Cakebread is sending out cases of wine to thirsty New York state customers, seven long months after a Supreme Court ruling paved the way for the shipments."

The Pour: Making Wine in a Hostile Climate on Sonoma's Coast: "In the last 10 years, dozens of vineyards have opened up along the rugged Sonoma coastline, where the soils and climates offer the prospect for both greatness and disaster."

Warming Up in the Vineyard, Tom Terrific: "Tom Seaver, the Hall of Fame pitcher, presides over a vineyard that will soon yield its first vintage."