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We hand select some of the most educational and interesting articles related to Rioja Wine, Basque Country, San Sebastian and Bilbao.

The historic Eiffel Cellar at CVNE winery in Haro, featuring the iconic metal truss roof designed by Alexandre Gustave Eiffel's studio.

Exploring the Legends: 6 Centennial Wineries for the Ultimate Rioja Wine Tour

The Rioja region isn’t just Spain’s premier wine destination; it is a living museum of viticulture. Journey through the historic Barrio de la Estación and Cenicero to discover six visionary centennial wineries that defined the history of Spain in a glass.

THREE DAYS IN SAN SEBASTIAN, BASQUE COUNTRY, WHAT TO DO AND SEE

By Anton Inarra, July 2025 So, you have decided to take a little vacation in San Sebastian and you want to know what to do. You have heard about the … Read more

Panoramic view of lush green vineyards in the Rioja Alavesa region with the Sierra Cantabria mountains in the background, a highlight of tours by Rioja wine country tours specialists, North Coast Tours.

Planning Your Perfect Rioja Wine Tour: What to Know Before You Go

Nestled in the heart of northern Spain, La Rioja is a wine lover’s paradise. Rolling vineyards, centuries-old wineries (bodegas), and some of the world’s best Tempranillo await those who venture … Read more

Bilbao and Calatrava bridge

Bilbao to Rioja wine tours

Only an hour away from Bilbao you can explore La Rioja Wine Country with North Coast Tours By Anton Inarra. The city of Bilbao in the north of Spain is … Read more

Wine fermentation vats at Marqués de Murrieta

World’s biggest wine producers

World’s biggest wine production countries are not the biggest consumers By Anton Inarra. France has traditionally being the reference for wine production in many countries of the new world. The … Read more

Napa Valley sign with people

From Napa to Rioja

San Francisco in California to Napa, and San Sebastian in Spain to Rioja By Anton Inarra. World famous Napa sign about two hours away from San Francisco. San Francisco in … Read more

Close-up view of the avant-garde Frank Gehry-designed facade at Marqués de Riscal winery, featuring flowing pink, gold, and silver titanium ribbons.

The world’s best vineyards 2024 revealed

Marqués de Riscal capped a dominant performance from Spanish wineries by claiming top spot in the World’s Best Vineyards 2024. By Martin Green, Decanter.com Marqués de Riscal had finished second … Read more

The sunset glow reflecting off the pink and gold titanium roof of the Frank Gehry-designed Marqués de Riscal winery in Rioja, Spain.

Marques de Riscal Winery

A century and a half after it was founded, Marqués de Riscal is known worldwide for the coloured curves of the hotel designed by Frank Gehry. Winelovers, however, prefer to … Read more

Freshly harvested Tempranillo grapes in crates during the Rioja wine harvest, a seasonal highlight shared by Rioja wine country tours specialists, North Coast Tours.

Carbonic Maceration Wines in Rioja

What is carbonic maceration? What kind of wines does it produce? In this post we talk about carbonic maceration wines. Carbonic Maceration is one of the two wine making techniques … Read more