Michel Rolland showed up; Robert Parker didnt. But both of the big names in wine were upstaged Saturday by some giraffes to be named later. And Napa Valley itself was upstaged at its own auction by South Africa.

St. Helena, Calif.—Napa Valley Vintners’ 36th annual Auction Napa Valley raised more than $14.2 million for local health and youth organizations this weekend.

Britians biggest retailers and wine producers are selling millions of bottles of "British wine" fermented from cheap imported grapes from the Continent

Sommeliers approach Clos Rougeard`s Cabernet Franc on bended knees, said one wine professional. Columnist Lettie Teague travels to the Loire Valley`s Saumur region to see if it`s worthy of the adoration.

Debra Meiburg picks her highlights from three days of tasting and networking, including Moet`s new Yunnan red, a new super Bordeaux, and wines from Portugal, Italy and the Golden State.

Chinese authorities have agreed to protect the legal status of nearly 50 Bordeaux wine appellations in what could prove a landmark deal in the country.

Trader Joe`s is best known for Two - or Three - Buck Chuck when it comes to wine. However, the budget grocery chain also has some seriously pricey options.

The `City of Wine` is a vino lover`s amusement park.

A soon-to-open kiosk will work as a launching point for Manitoba craft beers.

Monterey County is world-class wine country, having assembled the bona fides — including Wine Enthusiast`s nod as a Top 10 wine destination in the world and L.A. Times` label as the new Napa — to prove it.