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Signorello Estate Files for Bankruptcy Protection 9 Years After Wildfire

Signorelllo Estate, a Napa Valley winery that was destroyed by the Atlas Fire nine years ago, has filed for Bankruptcy Act protection just two years after it opened a new winery. American AgCredit, Signorello's lender, moved to foreclose on the winery’s land, buildings, equipment and the right

How a Winery Worker Started a Wildfire that Lasted 17 Days, Wrecked Vintages

On Aug. 21, 2025, Juan Luis Gutierrez Marfil disposed of some hot ashes into a burn pile. The resulting wildfire lasted 17 days, destroyed on home and four outbuildings. A number of winegrape growers abandoned their vintages owing to smoke taint they blamed on the fire. Total dmage was estimated

Napa Valley Vintners Awards $85,000 for Long-Term Wildfire Resiliency

Napa Valley Vintners (NVV) announced an $85,000 grant to Napa Communities Firewise Foundation for the second year of its Valley Stewards Initiative. To date, NVV has given $2.1 million directly for wildfire preparedness in Napa County. This grant builds on NVV's long-term commitment to community

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