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Historic Vineyards in Spain's Sierra de Gredos Region Reported Destroyed

Wildfires have destroyed historic vineyards across some of Spain's most renowned wine regions. Spain is the world's third largest wine producer. Decades-old vineyards have been reported destroyed. Growers in Avila and Madrid are reporting severe losses. Hannah Mallory of Gregory+Wine tells us that San

Gironde Wildfire 'Has Not Progressed'

The wildfire that ravaged 42,000 acres in France's Gironde region "has not progressed," officials said late Wednesday. "Seven fairly significant flare-ups" were recorded during the day. "Three are still active, but they remain within the areas already affected by the fire,

Wildfires' Impact on Sierra de Gredos Hard to Assess; Extensive Damage to Reventón Reported

The situation in Spain is still evolving, Natasha Mallory of Gregory + Vine told us from Spain. She noted there are still active fires in the provinces of Avila and Madrid. The high heat, low humidity and strong winds have created a firestorm. The Sierra de Gredos area in general is

Little Change in French, Spain Wildfires Impact on Vineyards

Here's the wildfire situation as we went to press late last night: Thankfully, there were still no reports of vineyards or wineries in Bordeaux being destroyed by the massive wildfires there. The New York Times ran a piece painting the despair of some winegrape growers in the Bordeaux

Vineyard Losses Reported in Spain from Wildfires

Meanwhile, Natasja Mallory, who runs GregoryVine's office in Madrid, reported vineyard losses in Sierra de Gredos, the home of old-vine Garnacha. Among the vineyards known to be damaged is San Gregorio, a historic parcel owned by Bodega El Reventón, the winery founded by Adrianna Catena, Alejandro Vigil

Wildfires within 9 Miles of Bordeaux; No Wineries or Vineyards Damaged Yet

As of late Monday night, according to official updates from the Bordeaux Wine Council (CIVB), no major wineries or vineyards have been physically breached or destroyed by the flames. That's because the fires are primarily burning through the coastal pine forests of the Landes de Casccogne, not the