Category Archives: Travel & Information

Travelling to Rioja by PDF

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Robert McIntosh

No, that’s not another no-frills airline with a dodgy name, I mean you can now get travel itineraries to Rioja sent to you in a PDF file so you can get expert, and independent, advice on your trip before you … Continue reading →

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Don’t you wish your map of Spain & Portugal was hot like me?

Posted on January 28, 2009 by Robert McIntosh

I’ve managed to get hold of a map of all the wine regions of Spain and Portugal – on the same map! How innovative is that? Why is it that 99% of wine maps ignore the surrounding areas? It removes … Continue reading →

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A visit to Bodegas Ontañon

Posted on December 6, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

I did not have to stray far for my first visit to a winery during my stay in Logroño. Bodegas Ontañon is conveniently (if you have a car, and EVERYONE has a car here) on the eastern outskirts of the … Continue reading →

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A few things I have learned during this visit to Rioja

Posted on October 31, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

Only a few and in no particular order … Good things: The red and gold colours of the tempranillo leaves at vintage can change dramatically quickly Those who work in wineries can be genuinely passionate about their employer – it … Continue reading →

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