Category Archives: Tourism

The sights of the Rioja Alavesa wine route

Posted on September 13, 2011 by Robert McIntosh

I have just been pointed to a video promoting the Rioja Alavesa wine route. On the whole the images are interesting, but I feel they got the music BADLY wrong. I also think they got the balance of images slightly … Continue reading →

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A tapas night out on Calle Laurel

Posted on April 8, 2011 by Robert McIntosh

On a recent trip to Rioja with a great bunch of wine lovers from a well known luxury hotel chain, I was also accompanied by a friend, Tom Jacques (@tomjacques) who happens to be a great photographer. Check out some … Continue reading →

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Rioja in Autumn – some photos

Posted on November 22, 2010 by Robert McIntosh

Here are some photos I took on a recent trip to Rioja. The Autumn colours were marvellous, although I was probably a week or two too late for the most vivid reds (here starting to turn brown), but still amazing, … Continue reading →

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Is Viura the future of Rioja?

Posted on July 9, 2010 by Robert McIntosh

If you are familiar with Rioja, you will know that the region is best known for its red wines made from Tempranillo, Garnacha, Mazuelo and Graciano. You might even know that its most important white grapes are Viura and Malvasia, … Continue reading →

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