Tag Archives: Rioja

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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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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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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Through a documentary-maker’s eyes

Posted on March 3, 2011 by Robert McIntosh

Every winery and wine family have a story to tell, but few get the chance to tell it to a wide audience through the medium of film, and in particular with the artistic expression of a documentary film maker and … Continue reading →

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