TWO MAJOR WILDFIRES raged through important California wine regions as this issue went to press Sept. 16. The Valley Fire in Lake County and the Butte Fire in Amador and Calaveras counties rushed right to the edges of vineyards, destroyed at least one winery and forced thousands of residents—including vineyard and winery employees—to flee their communities.

The Wines & Vines staff extends its thoughts and sympathies to everyone in those areas affected by the fires. We hope for a quick containment of the flames and a rapid recovery afterward.