Monthly Archives: June 2008

Happy Rioja Day!

Posted on June 9, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

Today is “El Dia de la Rioja” – Rioja Day, celebrated each year on the 11th of June. The origins of this celebration are both old and new, religious, popular and political. Aren’t all such days? First, the religious. Technically … Continue reading →

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What price for history?

Posted on June 6, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

The modern era of Rioja wines owes much to the technological developments (here I mean the use of tools rather that its modern use often meaning computerisation) imported from Bordeaux. Rioja has been known as a good source of wines … Continue reading →

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Fantastic Tapas

Posted on June 2, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

Do you fancy eating some great tapas in London, including some you cannot normally get? Come along to the party on the 28th & 29th of June, 2008 then. The Rioja region are organising a tapas festival here and not … Continue reading →

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Drinking Confessions

Posted on June 1, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

Couldn’t have said it better myself, this is Confessions of  Wino‘s report on my visit to Manchester: Spanish wine tasting at kro2 manchester

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