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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. So far international visitors to the region are relatively small, especially compared to some other well known [...]
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 set off.
My friend Wink Lorch runs an excellent wine travel resource called WineTravelGuides.com where independent [...]
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 [...]
I did not have to stray far for my first visit to a winery during my stay in Logroño. Bodegas Ontañon is conveniently (if you have a car, and EVERYONE has a car here) on the eastern outskirts of the town – helpfully near the Berceo shopping centre we had come to know and love [...]
Only a few and in no particular order …
Good things:
The red and gold colours of the tempranillo leaves at vintage can change dramatically quickly
Those who work in wineries can be genuinely passionate about their employer – it is like a proper family affair
I really love older Rioja wines – but is this style being lost?
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