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Wine Culture for Children

Posted on July 24, 2009 by Robert McIntosh

I am excited to say that a book published by the Dinastia Vivanco Foundation has won an award for Best Illustrated Wine Publication from the Gourmand Book Awards. The book is “El Estornino Saturnino En La Tierra del Vino” (or … Continue reading →

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Travel blogs and Rioja

Posted on July 3, 2009 by Robert McIntosh

Image by RobWinton via Flickr I’m starting to come across more and more travel blogs writing about visits to La Rioja. This is a great sign that this lovely region is finally making waves in a more international travel arena. … Continue reading →

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Travelling to Rioja by PDF

Posted on March 10, 2009 by Robert McIntosh

No, that’s not another no-frills airline with a dodgy name, I mean you can now get travel itineraries to Rioja sent to you in a PDF file so you can get expert, and independent, advice on your trip before you … Continue reading →

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Maps help when you’re driving (sales)

Posted on March 8, 2009 by Robert McIntosh

Some of you may already know where La Rioja is (possibly a good pub quiz bit of info), but what about Utiel-Requena, or Yecla? I’m a firm believer that for Rioja to sell well, Rioja producers have to help to … Continue reading →

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