California Wildfires: How You Can Help

Napa’s Glass fire is just the latest to ravage the state this year, but relief efforts are being mobilized to help evacuees and those who have lost homes and businesses

Oct 6, 2020

Napa's Winemakers Discover Scorched Vines and Close Calls

Some vintners in Calistoga, Spring Mountain and Howell Mountain have been able to inspect the Glass fire's damage, but the blazes continue as they try to salvage harvest

• Kim Marcus
• Augustus Weed
• MaryAnn Worobiec

Oct 2, 2020

We'll Make It Even Better: A Q&A with Meadowood Co-Owner Bill Harlan

The Napa vintner discusses the fire damage to his resort and his plans for the future

• Tim Fish

Oct 1, 2020

Ravenswood: An Icon in Limbo

After the Sonoma Zinfandel house's sale to Gallo stalled, its future is uncertain

• Tim Fish

From the Oct 15, 2020, issue

Rethinking Sangria

A.T. Howe is putting a "California twist" on the wine cocktail with his Bass Note brand

• MaryAnn Worobiec

From the Oct 15, 2020, issue

A Trail of Charred Vines and Broken Dreams: Napa Vintners Assess Damage as Glass Fire Continues to Threaten Wineries

The danger remains high in the northern valley as firefighters try to begin to contain the wildfire; Cain is the latest winery confirmed destroyed

• Aaron Romano
• Augustus Weed
• MaryAnn Worobiec

Sep 30, 2020

Regular Exercise May Reduce Cancer Risk

Researchers found that heavy alcohol consumption raises the threat of several cancers, but exercise lowers the risk; moderate drinking was linked with little risk

• Douglas De Jesus

Sep 30, 2020

Meadowood Resort, Newton, Burgess and Behrens Among Napa Wildfire’s Many Victims

The Glass Incident fires have consumed more than 42,500 acres, with historic wineries and vineyards in their paths

• Aaron Romano

Sep 28, 2020

Fast-Moving Wildfires Erupt in Napa, Spread to Sonoma, Striking Another Blow to 2020 Harvest

St. Helena's Château Boswell has burned and Hourglass and Tuck Beckstoffer are among the wineries reporting extensive damage in the heart of Napa Valley; full extent of lost Cabernet crop remains unknown

• Aaron Romano

Sep 27, 2020

The French Laundry Launches Lavish Indoor-Dining Experience

The Napa Grand Award winner’s new offering features coveted Champagne and opulent add-ons in an intimate space. Plus, Southern-style restaurant Yardbird opens a Dallas outpost and chef Curtis Stone debuts a picnic-inspired pop-up in L.A.

• Julie Harans
• Collin Dreizen
• Taylor McBride

Sep 24, 2020

Sonoma County Wine Auction Raises $1.17 Million with Online Bidding

The wine country charity auction forged ahead with a virtual event, auctioning exclusive wines and future travel packages to support local causes

• Augustus Weed

Sep 23, 2020

Zachys Auctions Rare Wines from Italy's Enoteca Pinchiorri

The 2,500-bottle consignment from the Grand Award–winning restaurant fetched $4.1 million, but it still has nearly 80,000 bottles in its cellar

• Shawn Zylberberg

Sep 22, 2020

'Drink the Best in House Arrest' Wins Wine Spectator's 2020 Video Contest

The Campione family members get their first win, and share the inspiration for their homemade, wine-centric music video

• Shawn Zylberberg

Sep 22, 2020

Vintner Diego Planeta, Who Helped Put Sicilian Wine on the Map, Dies at 80

As head of a vintners' cooperative and later as founder of his family winery, Planeta brought new ideas and boundless energy to Sicilian wine

• Alison Napjus

Sep 21, 2020