Rioja

Feliz Rioja, November 2023

Events, Rioja, Spain

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Simon Judge

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2 November 2023

This November, the UK will have Feliz Rioja, a month-long event set to highlight the prominence of the Rioja wine-producing region across various outlets in the UK. Independent retailers, restaurants and wine bars throughout the country have registered their participation. With over 100 outlets involved, the event aims to provide a comprehensive exposure to Rioja…
Specially Selected Rioja Rosado

Aldi, Reviews, Rioja, Rose, Spain

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Simon Judge

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26 October 2023

Aldi’s Specially Selected Rioja Rosado 2022 has a DOC certification. While it’s advertised as being pink, I think the wine has a more golden hue. My wife, who picked this wine from Aldi, likens its taste to that of rosehip cordial. It’s a dry wine with a hint of fruitiness, making it ok on its…
New Free Rioja Wine Academy Course

News, Rioja, Spain

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Simon Judge

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3 October 2023

The Rioja Wine Academy, backed by the Rioja DOCa Control Board, has launched a free introductory online course called Rioja Enthusiast. This course is the academy’s first aimed at consumers and wine lovers with no prior knowledge of wine. The course covers the fundamentals of Rioja wine in just four hours, including topics like reading…
Espartero Reserva Rioja

Asda, Reviews, Rioja, Spain, Tempranillo

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Simon Judge

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1 September 2023

This 2017 Reserva, from Bodegas Riovinsa, previously won a bronze medal from the International Wine Challenge, where it was described as having notes of herbs, tea leaves and red cherries. It was also a Bronze Winner at the 2023 Decanter World Wine Awards. Since its establishment in 1926, the winery has been operated by three…

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