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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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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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Impressions of a first time visitor to Rioja – a guest post

Posted on June 9, 2010 by Robert McIntosh

Sshh! Keep it quiet but I want to let you in on a secret.  Get to Rioja before word gets out. We did, hence this guest blog post, and if like us you love superb countryside, great food, kind hospitality … Continue reading →

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