A 127-foot-tall fake pine tree might not be the most scenic feature, but one targeted for a remote Sage Canyon ridge could be a lifesaver during an emergency in such places as Moore Creek Park.

Colleen FitzGerald has been promoted to winemaker for the chenin blanc and viognier blend, referred to by the shorthand CB+V, at Napa Valley’s Pine Ridge Vineyards. FitzGerald joined Pine Ridge ...