360 Global Wines, which owns Viansa Winery & Italian Marketplace in Sonoma County, recently reported a loss of $24.2 million for the first six months of the calendar year, and at the same time announced it had divested its half-interest in Kirkland Ranch Winery on Jamieson Canyon Road.

The cool weather continues to allow the red wine grapes to ripen and flavors continue to deepen, while most of the whites have been harvested. Pat Stotesbery from Ladera Vineyards said the Howell Mountain district might be unusual, but added, “across the board we are ahead of last year.” Others, including Paul Smith and Dawnine Dyer, said the weather was cold last week, reminding everyone that fall is approaching.

PALM BEACH, Fla. — When Boston’s Museum of Fine Art displayed William Koch’s private collection last year, the treasures included paintings by Monet, Degas and Dali, a trove of Greco-Roman and American West artifacts, and his renowned racing yacht, winner of the 1992 America’s Cup.

It’s almost time to say goodbye to the luscious, ripe summer fruit that we’ve all so much enjoyed. Although these days we have out-of-season fruit shipped in from the four corners of the world, there’s nothing quite like local, fresh-picked seasonal produce for flavor and nutritional value.

Each Tuesday The Register reviews an area restaurant, with an emphasis on establishments where a couple can dine for $30 or less.  Reader suggestions are welcomed.

One of the pleasures of this job is eating -- and then getting to ask for the recipes that are particularly memorable, divine or just so good you'd like to see if you might be able to duplicate it.