Isaias Fernandez is a young producer in the famed Santa Barbara region of Honduras. After featuring a tiny experimental lot from Isaias in 2019, we are more than pleased to bring in a very approachable, all-day lot from Isaias' 2021 harvest. This is a field blend of pacas, bourbon, catuai and parainema varieties that Isaias fermented on site at his farm, La Fincona.

This exclusive “field blend” is made up of four different varieties grown at La Fincona; pacas, catuai, bourbon and a little bit of parainema. The term “field blend” is used here in a slightly different manner than in the wine industry -- wine folks using this to indicate a blend of ALL the grapes growing in a vineyard to present a snapshot of the year’s work. In coffee, we use field blend to indicate a blend of SOME varieties, usually tailored and blended for balance and structure.

What sets Isaias apart from many smallholder farmers is his persistence in continual experimentation and improvement. Having his own small wet-mill on site doesn't hurt!