Category Archives: Wine

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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A simple Rioja photo post

Posted on November 12, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

Click here to see LARGE on a black background Mainly because I have not got around to posting about my visits to wineries yet, but want to prove I’m still around. Isn’t it beautiful though?

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Quick update on the 2008 Rioja vintage

Posted on October 27, 2008 by Robert McIntosh

Vintage seems to be progressing well in Rioja Alta … but it still hasn’t finished and we are getting into the rather nervous period where the weather is due to change at any moment. Last week saw some light rain … Continue reading →

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