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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 ...

    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 ...

    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 f ...

    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] ...

    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 ...

    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 ...

    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’ ...

    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 ti ...

    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   The weather's turned cooler and the fresh, crispy, summer salad "greens" have now been replaced by root vegetables, broccoli, cabbage and plenty of great British s ...

    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 ...

    Reach for Ribera(Post)

    Ribera del Duero is a region which goes from one extreme to another. Nine months of winter... three months of hell. It's a Spanish wine region which is still growing and developing with new producers ...