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Have you heard it said that you should be the change you want to see? DLynn Proctor did exacty that. As a wine enthusiast in the 1990s, he saw few people of color like himself in the indstry. So he became a sommelier. Today he helms Wine Unify, an organization that mentors and inspires underrepresented wine professionals. (You may also know him as a producer of the Netflix show Uncorked.) Assistant editor Magdalena O'Neal has his story.

Of course, not all of us are lucky enough to have a sommelier's expertise available, especially at home. How are you supposed to educate yourself about wine? Joining a wine club is one way to find out about a wide range of wines. There has never been a better time to join one of the West's many clubs. There's one out there with a focus and subscription model for you, and senior editor Kristin Scharkey helps you find it.

On a completely different note, while weekend evenings may have been made for wine, the daylight hours are made for spending time in the garden, especially now when there is so much bounty to harvest and groundwork to be laid for next year. If you've been wondering where to start this fall, we've got a handy list of tips and tasks to help you get a handle on your garden as the days get cooler. We'll drink to that!

—Nicole Clausing, digital producer and newsletter editor

Meet the Napa Valley Sommelier Pushing for Inclusivity in the Wine World

DLynn Proctor, producer of Netflix’s 'Uncorked,' co-founded Wine Unify to foster wine education and to amplify voices of people of color within the industry.

Join These Wine Clubs Across the West

Wine clubs are making it easier than ever to try different types of wine, from grower Champagne to small Oregon producers.

Falling for Autumn: Your October & November Garden Checklist

Here’s what to plant, what to harvest, and how to maximize the bounty this fall.

Innovative Producers are Making Sparkling Red Wines for Everyday Drinking

Raise your glass to some of the best red sparkling wine in the West.

From Lattes to Cold Brew: How to Make Quicker Coffee at Home

Because the act of making coffee shouldn't make you want to get back in to bed.

This Camp Kitchen Box Makes Cooking in the Outdoors Easier (and Cleaner)

There may be nothing overtly flashy about the Chuck Box Camp Kitchen, but that's exactly what we love about it.

Personalized Tote Bags

Don't head to the store without a resuable, environmentally friendly tote bag—might we suggest one printed with the name of someone as a holiday gift? Our new totes are decorated with a classic Sunset cover and made of guilt-free natural canvas.

Go to California Wine Country for the Vino, Stay for the Cocktails

California winemakers are branching out into apéritifs, which can be sipped on their own or mixed into refreshing spritzes and cocktails.

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