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A visit to Bodegas Ontañon
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 … Continue reading
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A few things I have learned during this visit to Rioja
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 … Continue reading
Another Rioja holiday worth celebrating – San Mateo
A few months ago I mentioned another Saint who lent his support to an excuse to have a party – Saint Barnabas. This time, it is one of the big names, the A-list of saints, that weighs in: Saint Matthew. … Continue reading
The future of Rioja
I was invited to a very interesting breakfast meeting the other day, organised by Wine & Spirit Magazine (the UK version) and also by Wines from Rioja in the UK. I don’t want to spoil any surprises that David Williams … Continue reading