Category Archives: Wine

A red by any other name – would be tinto

Posted on May 26, 2010 by Robert McIntosh

Image via Wikipedia Just read a fascinating post by my friend Tom Perry on his Inside Rioja blog. He shares some news coming from Bodegas Lopez de Heredia and some historical research they are doing on Rioja and their winery. … Continue reading →

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12 seconds of wine

Posted on January 31, 2009 by Robert McIntosh

In the wine business we agonise, sometimes for hours, on the best way to write tasting notes that convey the details of a wine in a way that might inspire others to buy it and drink it. Then, something comes … Continue reading →

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A Rush for Rioja

Posted on December 11, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

I had a couple of roles to play at last night’s London Bloggers Christmas meetup at Ember, but I enjoy wearing multiple hats. As a wine blogger and social media activist, I feel it is important to spread the word … Continue reading →

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The Sound of Rioja

Posted on December 1, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

I will admit I was a sceptic, but it seems that I have been proven wrong. Recently, the Rioja marketing body started a (viral) campaign to find the “sound of Rioja” by getting (predominantly young) people to send in video … Continue reading →

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