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- 2018
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In Logrono I was able to wine taste within fifty meters of my hostal! In Spain you never have to go far to find wine or pig products...
The oldest vines in Spain are said to be near Cacabelos -- Mencia vines producing for nearly 500 years. I asked for a Mencia bar pour in a bar in Cacabelos and was kindly informed that it was my only choice, though they had several different bottles.
It is $8.49 a bottle at my local store.We drink a lot of their "Proximo" wine on a weekly basis: a bargain from Dan Murphy here in Perth.
I'm starting the Camino from Pamplona on Sept. 12th. When I reach Logroño, I plan to take a taxi (or hitch a ride) to the small town of Elciego about 25 k. to the northwest to do a tour and wine tasting at the Marqués de Riscal bodega. http://www.marquesderiscal.com/indexeng.php
I like their wines and it's one of the oldest wineries in Rioja. Also will have the opportunity to check out the amazingly unique hotel designed by architect Frank Gehry. I saw it from a distance from somewhere last time I was on the Camino and had no idea what it was, situated in a very small, modest village. Won't be staying there for $500 a night, though.
Has anyone else here been there?
I have not been yet but it's up there on my to do list. You can get a look inside the cellars if you look at a TV series Called Spectacular Spain presented by Alex Polizzi season 1 episode 1 on You TubeI'm starting the Camino from Pamplona on Sept. 12th. When I reach Logroño, I plan to take a taxi (or hitch a ride) to the small town of Elciego about 25 k. to the northwest to do a tour and wine tasting at the Marqués de Riscal bodega. http://www.marquesderiscal.com/indexeng.php
I like their wines and it's one of the oldest wineries in Rioja. Also will have the opportunity to check out the amazingly unique hotel designed by architect Frank Gehry. I saw it from a distance from somewhere last time I was on the Camino and had no idea what it was, situated in a very small, modest village. Won't be staying there for $500 a night, though.
Has anyone else here been there?
Yes Margaret definitely worth spending some time on Calle Laurel ( La Trumpa ) it was the highlight of Logrona for me absolutely amazing Pintxos / Tapas and really decent wine just two of the many I hadAlso featured in this episode is a segment about tapas in Logrono, especially on Calle Laurel or "elephant walk". Previously, I had always walked straight through Logrono but next time I'll be spending more time there! Thanks, Alan, for recommending this series.
I'm starting the Camino from Pamplona on Sept. 12th. When I reach Logroño, I plan to take a taxi (or hitch a ride) to the small town of Elciego about 25 k. to the northwest to do a tour and wine tasting at the Marqués de Riscal bodega. http://www.marquesderiscal.com/indexeng.php
I like their wines and it's one of the oldest wineries in Rioja. Also will have the opportunity to check out the amazingly unique hotel designed by architect Frank Gehry. I saw it from a distance from somewhere last time I was on the Camino and had no idea what it was, situated in a very small, modest village. Won't be staying there for $500 a night, though.
Has anyone else here been there?
This area, Briones-Haro-Briñas, is full of great wineries to explore. Spend a day or a week and a half, it's worth the trip.Also in the area is a very nice wine museum. It's in Briones, a bit further down the road from Marques de Riscal, but if one had time and transportation, it makes a worthy stop for those with an interest in wine and wine production: https://vivancoculturadevino.es/en/foundation/vivanco-museum-of-wine-culture/
found that the trekking pole loop on the outside of my Osprey pack was also perfect for carrying a wine glass for tastings and the slanted side pocket fits a bottle of wine.
@JillGat I like your style!! That's my kind of camino!!I do have a set of plastic wine glasses that would totally work dangling from my pack!
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