Field notes

Notes from the road.

Dispatches from cellar visits, tastings, and the growers I meet along the way. Short, honest, and written by me, Cruz Liljegren, Sourcing Director.

Gredos Wildfires 2026: How the Fires Will Affect the Garnacha Harvest, According to the Winemakers

In the second half of July, wildfires burned through the Sierra de Gredos and the hills west of Madrid.

Here is somthing worth thinking about the next time a winery calls you.