Category Archives: vineyards

Rioja, like life, is better in Red, Gold & Blue

Posted on November 18, 2011 by Robert McIntosh

A collection of photos taken a little late in the season, when the red leaves are really starting to turn brown, but the effect remains beautiful. I posted a similar collection of Rioja photos this time last year, if you … Continue reading →

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White Tempranillo

Posted on March 9, 2011 by Robert McIntosh

What is White Tempranillo? Have you even heard of it before? Let’s get one thing straight from the start, it has nothing to do with White Zinfandel. That is a white wine made from red grapes and often in a … 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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