  Courtesy of Wine and War LLC Footage from Wine and War shows agricultural properties in Lebanon in the line of fire. "What do you know about wine?" Serge Hochar, the legendary, late dean of Lebanese wine at Chateau Musar, asked filmmaker Mark Johnson in 2013. So began the journey culminating in the new documentary Wine and War, a dive into one of the world's most dangerous wine regions. The film team faced real risks: During filming in 2017, ISIS battles raged just miles away.
 Courtesy of the Napa Valley Vine Trail Coalition The trail has already collected thousands of fans on the 19 miles completed so far. A new initiative will allow wine lovers to invest in the Napa Valley Vine Trail by doing something that comes naturally—drinking Napa Cabernets. A collection of 10 wines is being released to raise funds for the path, including bottlings from Spottswoode, Alpha Omega and Silver Oak; when the labels are lined up, they will trace the map of the trail. Get details on the wines and plans!
SPONSORED CONTENT  Nestled between the Adriatic sea and the Dolomites, in the northeast of Italy, the special climate comprised of wind and sea air allows the winery to make rich and complex red wines with strong ageing potential. Known for its use of traditional wood barrels, such as cherry and chestnut, to impart fragrant and spicy notes to the wines, the winery is also known for its renowned winemaker, Cristian Ridolfi. He strives to create contemporary wines reflective of the unique terroir, using innovative techniques and practices, while allowing the terroir to express itself.
 Courtesy of World Central Kitchen Firefighters responding to the Glass fire dig into a meal prepared by World Central Kitchen. The wine and hospitality industries have mobilized to help those most impacted by the fires, even as their own businesses are hurting. Some orgs, like José Andrés' World Central Kitchen, provided on-the-ground aid to deliver meals amid the blazes, while others are coming up with creative fundraisers for victims with longer-term needs. Here's how they are stepping up.
We've got more star guests coming up on our Instagram Live series, Straight Talk with Wine Spectator! The virtual chats with chefs, winemakers, somms and more are airing every Tuesday and Thursday. Yesterday, Cristina Mariani-May, president and CEO of Banfi Vintners, stopped by. Next, we'll be catching up with Napa Cab maestro and Favia Wines proprietor Andy Erickson on Oct. 20 at 7 p.m. ET, and with pioneer of Chilean fine wine Aurelio Montes on Oct. 22 at 7 p.m. ET. Watch past convos, see the full lineup and tune in!
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