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Want to know which local wineries took home Double Gold? Or the California State Fair judges' favorite viogniers? Check out our interactive database of the winners and find out. Search by varietal, region or medal.

We're standing in the tasting room of Lone Buffalo Vineyards on the rolling outskirts of Auburn. It's a tasting room more informative than most because the Phil Maddux family, which founded the winery in 2007, is big into educating consumers about the smells and flavors of wine.

Now that you've got those holiday appetizer ideas ready to go, it's time for a toast. Let's give it up for those festive fizzes known as Champagne and sparkling wine.