Tag Archives: Spanish wine

Maps help when you’re driving (sales)

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 promote the entire Spanish wine category. The more that everyday wine consumers learn about Spain and [...]

Rioja for a song

Good news if you live outside of London, or a good excuse to leave for a bit (London does get the lion’s share of attention generally).
Wines from Rioja is sponsoring a campaign through regional newspapers in Bristol, Birmingham, Nottingham and in Scotland. You collect tokens in these newspapers and get a chance to go out [...]

Finally back in Rioja

Last year I was in La Rioja on a VERY regular basis, but this year, events have conspired to keep me at home a lot more. However, I am excited to say that I am back here for the European Wine Bloggers’ Conference which is happening this weekend (29-31 August, 2008).
It means I can sit [...]