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    Rioja - The great and the good(Post)

    Now, you might be surprised to know that #Rioja is my favourite red wine. I've been to the region a few times over the years and visited some of the top producers along with many others who "make u

    Legendary Rioja - The vintages which made history(Post)

    Over the past century, Rioja has experienced many standout vintages that have garnered high praise from wine critics and connoisseurs. Some of these vintages are considered legendary, particularly

    Rioja - Give the dog a bone(Post)

    As a wandering oenophile, I have the urge to see where my favourite wines are made. Today, that’s proving impossible to do, so I’ll try to recall an earlier experience from Spain’s most famous w

    Spain: Rockin' in Rioja(Post)

    Have you seen it? The boys have put the band back together for one last tour and are winding their way through Spain in an oversized motorhome causing the usual mayhem. Plenty of regional foodie treat

    Artadi - Rioja not Rioja(Post)

    The town of Laguardia - Surrounded by vineyards & the Sierra Cantabria - The home of Artadi  [Photo attribution (above) Mikel Arrazola, CC BY 3.0, via Wikimedia Commons] The 2019

    The Knowledge(Post)

    If you believe the history book narrative and modern day media, TV and films, ancient Romans had a reputation for wild excesses of all kinds. "Caligula", "Gladiator" and even the bawdy comedy of "Pleb

    Music to my ears - November 14th - #TempranilloDay(Post)

    Spanish Guitar - Photo by Adri Tormo on UnsplashMusic to my ears!#TempranilloDay will be upon us on the 14th NovemberIn my opinion, the grape that makes the best "all round" red wines (and the occasi

    Easter Bunny(Post)

    You know the question. Which came first... the chicken or the (chocolate) egg? The answer? The Easter Bunny, of course! Trick question.If you're going to celebrate Easter, you're probably going to nee

    It’s “Day of the … #carignan ? #carinena ? #mazuelo ? #samso ? “ on 31st October!(Post)

    It’s “Day of the … #carignan ? #carinena ? #mazuelo ? #samso ? “ on 31st October!Never heard of it? Need to know?Then, quick, Google it, you’ve got to find out what it is.To save you the ‘effort’ o

    The January Algorithm(Post)

    ***The January Algorithm***It’s that time of year once again.New Year, 2021 has rolled around and, for many, there’s the often heard cry of: “I’m going to do it this year. I really mean it, this tim

    Food for thought(Post)

    Photo: Obsessed by veg?   The weather's turned cooler and the fresh, crispy, summer salad "greens" have now been replaced by root vegetables, broccoli, cabbage and plenty of great British spuds p

    First Taste(Post)

    Sip, sip, hooray! Our instore wine tastings are back for 2026, starting with a fun event based on the ever popular "Blind Date" format. We'll be tasting a selection of delicious mystery bottles. Will