  Courtesy of World Central Kitchen Firefighters responding to the Glass fire dig into a meal prepared by World Central Kitchen As California's winemakers assess the damage caused by the recent Glass fire, facing a potentially lost vintage, chefs, wineries and wine businesses are providing aid to the damaged regions. From on-the-ground help to meal deliveries to major aid pledges, organizations like José Andrés' World Central Kitchen, Hall Wines and many more are bringing relief and coming up with creative fundraisers for victims with longer-term needs. And you can help Napa and Sonoma, too! Read on for more details on these relief efforts.
 iStock Dr. Vinny is swooping in with tips on aging your wines. Dr. Vinny is Wine Spectator's resident wine expert, helping explain everything from the fine points of etiquette to the science of winemaking. Check out some of Vinny's most recent tips for aging wine, answering your questions on which wines can age, whether a wine's score improves over time and if the size of a bottle impacts how it ages, so that you can get the most out of your collection. Read Dr. Vinny's latest answers to your wine questions!
SPONSORED CONTENT  Nestled between the Adriatic sea and the Dolomites, in the northeast of Italy, the Santi winery is home to a very special climate. The combination of wind and sea air provides perfect conditions for making rich and complex red wines. The wines are fragrant and spicy due to the cherry and chestnut wood, typical of the ancient Italian tradition, used in making the barrels. These types of barrels allow greater oxygenation during long periods of aging which give longevity to the wines. Their winemaker, Cristian Ridolfi is renowned in the industry. He strives to create contemporary wines reflective of the unique terroir, using innovative techniques and practices, while allowing the terroir to express itself.
 WINE OF THE WEEK 90 points • $15 • 12,000 cases made, 3,000 cases imported Finely textured, with concentrated dried blackberry and dark cherry flavors that feature savory accents. Hints of mint chocolate and mocha emerge on the finish. Drink now through 2023. From Argentina.—Kim Marcus Wine Spectator Members  Quentin Bacon This cake is simple to whip up, and you can make everything but the frosting ahead. Chef and TV star Ina Garten shares this cake recipe from her latest cookbook, Modern Comfort Food. It's an easy crowd-pleaser, with raisins, spices, applesauce and a bit of Bourbon, plus cream cheese frosting that makes it extra irresistible with a dessert wine like Sauternes. Get the recipe and wine pairings!
 Emma K. Morris / Courtesy of Wines of Chile Coming up: Andy Erickson and Aurelio Montes. Check out our Instagram Live series, "Straight Talk with Wine Spectator," for virtual chats with super chefs, winemakers, somms and more, airing every Tuesday and Thursday. If you didn't catch it live, watch our chat with Piero Antinori, honorary president of Tuscan powerhouse and Tignanello producer Marchesi Antinori. At 7 p.m. ET today, Oct. 20, senior editor James Molesworth is chatting with star winemaker Andy Erickson, owner of Favia winery and consultant to top-flight Cabernet producers including Mayacamas, Dalla Valle and To Kalon Vineyard Company. And on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. ET, executive editor Thomas Matthews talks to Viña Montes owner and winemaker Aurelio Montes. Check out past conversations, see the full lineup and tune in!
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