Earlier this week Haro’s Barrio de la Estación hosted the first edition of its new International Wine Encounter with Bordeaux as star guest. We look back at the historical links between the two regions and reveal our favourite wines.

A big part of Rioja's history is written with the strong hands of the growers who look after their vineyards, but also dared one day to bottle and sell their own wines. We visited a handful of them to discover the challenges they face.

After the Haro Station Wine Tasting Experience of the weekend, with over 3,000 wine lovers in attendance, trade members returned to the Rioja town earlier this week for a tasting led by Master of Wine Sarah Jane Evans.

The second Haro Station Wine Experience turned into a passionate defence of the art of blending wines thanks to a master class which revealed the secrets behind some of Rioja’s most iconic wines.

As half of Spain packs their suitcases to go on holiday, the Association of Rioja Alavesa Producers dropped the wine story of the summer with the announcement that it has officially requested the new appellation Arabako Mahastiak / Viñedos de Álava.

Bringing together the seven wineries that make up Rioja’s most venerable wine district has not been easy, but the joint tasting held last week was a laudable initiative which highlights the area’s strong points in a crucial moment for the region.

Built in the 16th and 17th centuries, the old Paternina underground cellars in Ollauri house an impressive collection of 250,000 bottles with wines dating back almost a century. Their new owners open the doors of this treasure-trove to Spanish Wine Lover

It clearly exceeds expectations thanks to its size, the variety of pieces on display and its ability to surprise. Located in Briones, it has become a major international tourist destination.