1st Nov 2024
Over the past century, Rioja has experienced many standout vintages that have garnered high praise from wine critics and connoisseurs. Some of these vintages are considered legendary, particularly…
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9th Oct 2024
Now, you might be surprised to know that #Rioja is my favourite red wine. I've been to the region a few times over the years and visited some of the top producers along with many others who "make u…
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15th Sep 2023
Have you seen it? The boys have put the band back together for one last tour and are winding their way through Spain in an oversized motorhome causing the usual mayhem. Plenty of regional fo…
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30th Mar 2023
You know the question. Which came first... the chicken or the (chocolate) egg? The answer? The Easter Bunny, of course! Trick question.If you're going to celebrate Easter, you're probably going t…
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29th Sep 2020
As a wandering oenophile, I have the urge to see where my favourite wines are made. Today, that’s proving impossible to do, so I’ll try to recall an earlier experience from Spain’s most famous w…
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12th Nov 2019
Spanish Guitar - Photo by Adri Tormo on UnsplashMusic to my ears!#TempranilloDay will be upon us on the 14th NovemberIn my opinion, the grape that makes the best "all round" red wines (and the o…
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30th Oct 2019
It’s “Day of the … #carignan ? #carinena ? #mazuelo ? #samso ? “ on 31st October!Never heard of it? Need to know?Then, quick, Google it, you’ve got to find out what it is.To save you the ‘effort’ o…
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