  Courtesy Phifer Pavitt The winery still stands at Phifer Pavitt, but the estate's vineyard has been lost. Nearly a week after it started in the hills above St. Helena, the Glass fire continues to burn through Napa and Sonoma, scorching 65,580 acres as it threatens towns and numerous wineries. Several wine estates, vineyards and hotels have already been badly hit, and while a few vintners have managed to return to their properties to assess damage, evacuation orders are keeping many out. Find out how you can help with relief efforts, and follow our latest updates on this ongoing crisis.
 Cecile Boko Moe Harkless is mastering the fundamentals of wine. Moe Harkless' love for wine grew while playing basketball in Oregon, and he's still pursuing that passion now that he's on the New York Knicks. Plus, he just announced he'll be partnering with The Prisoner Wine Company to help promote racial justice and equality. The star athlete recently took a time out to chat with us about his path to wine, and wine's place in the NBA and the Black community. Read the full interview!
SPONSORED CONTENT  ©AWMB/Blickwerk Fotografie The 2019 wines will also bring pleasure in the years to come. The 2019 vintage in Austria aroused great expectations right from the start. Now, reviews from experts throughout the world have confirmed it: the wines of this vintage are truly among the best that Austria's winegrowers have been able to produce in recent decades. Got some space in your cellar? Check out what the experts had to say.
 WINE OF THE WEEK 91 points • $17 • 50,000 cases made, 8,500 cases imported Compact for now, this shows ripe cherry, plum and strawberry flavors that offset the solid tannins, with fine harmony. A lingering finish echoes the fruit, adding earth, tobacco and iron notes. Best from 2021 through 2033. From Italy.—Bruce Sanderson Wine Spectator Members  Eric Wolfinger This steak is a shareable and tender main course served in slices. Los Angeles chef Nancy Silverton shares this steak recipe based on an Italian classic. Topped with olive oil and flaky sea salt, it's terrific for sharing with dinner guests and pairs well with a hearty Tuscan red. Get this recipe and wine pairings!
 Courtesy of Jackson Family Wines / Courtesy of Cellier aux Moines Coming up: Rick Tigner and Philippe Pascal. Check out our Instagram Live series, "Straight Talk with Wine Spectator." Sponsored by Wines of Chile & Garyswine.com, the virtual chats with super chefs, winemakers, somms and more are airing every Tuesday and Thursday. If you didn't catch it live, watch our chat with sommelier, educator and author Charles Springfield. At 7 p.m. ET today, Oct. 6, executive editor Thomas Matthews is chatting with Rick Tigner, president and CEO of Jackson Family Wines. And on Oct. 8 at 3 p.m. ET, senior editor Bruce Sanderson talks to Philippe Pascal, owner of Burgundy winery Cellier aux Moines. Check out past conversations, see the full lineup and tune in!
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