Arnold Schwarzenegger Toasts CA Wine

Filed in archive California Wines , Celebrities and Wine on May 7, 2006

Ting...ting...ting....Ladies and Gentlemen, a toast from Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger to his fellow Californians and their fabulous wines. Along with a toast, he declared September to be "California Wine Month."

From 'Governator' toasts California wine:

California Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger on Tuesday issued a proclamation designating September as "California Wine Month," in honor of the state's vintners and wine grape growers, thanking them for their economic contributions and commitment to high standards.

This is the second straight year Schwarzenegger has so honored the Golden State's wine industry.

"We appreciate the Governor's recognition of the wine industry," said Robert Koch, president and CEO of the San Francisco-based Wine Institute, a trade association that represents 915 california wineries and affiliated businesses.

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