Great video, it was really nice to meet Phil. Hopefully we see you soon again. Even if I'm not that much of a wine drinker it's really interesting to know its history and people lives around it
Haro is amazing. The old town is lovely, too. It was our first trip to Rioja when we went, so I wish we would have spent a bit more time in Haro. Next time! It's always fun to watch you and Phil together.
It would make for an interesting twist to see Phil bringing you to his favourite place to eat & drink, but mostly eat, in Madrid. Although if it’s not there but elsewhere in Spain even better. Ah and it doesn’t have to be Spanish food
Five kilometers from Haro is the medieval town of Labastida, with numerous wineries and beautiful stone houses arranged in rural hotels. In addition to numerous restaurants, special mention to Ariño.
Oh James, you are giving away all of our best "secret hide-aways"! lol. No, really, nobody is better at sharing the best of our beloved Spanish culture, history and gastronomy. Cheers
One of those drinks was on me! And of course, I will be WAITING for that Logroño video (with Phil - is this a series?). I may be waiting IN Logroño ready to crash the party, but waiting nonetheless. 🤪
Enjoyed this video very much and the point about the more expensive wines not always better than the less expensive. You probably know this already but the wine 'triangle' of Jumilla, Yecla and Bullas in the Murcia region is worth exploring too...
Another absolutley hilarious video from you two. Very happy about this new on-screen (and real-life) bromance. I also have to say that the editing here is superb and really adds to the whole video!
That's not entirely true. Wine has been produced in that area since Roman times. The French introduced in the late of 19th century just some type of strain which was added to those that already existed there previously, nothing more.
@@spainrevealedyour videos are always great. I always learn something great and interesting, and how can I pass up You and Phil together....you guys are a comedy duo.
I'm so disappointed you didn't visit Logroño... Calle Laurel is world famous for the pinxos and the wine is amazing! You HAVE TO COME BACK AND DO LOGRONO PLEASE :D
Is there an equivalent town like Haro for the Ribera del Duero wine area? Just back from 2 weeks in Spain, we found those wines so much better than Rioja.
Nice tour but too touristy in my opinion as a wine lover. Those are big brand bodegas that produce milions of bottles. I'm more of small family owned bodegas. You're quite brave drinking those wines with 15% abv all day though. Good video man!
Honestly, I have had wine that is between $15.00 to $50.00 and I have enjoyed many varieties but they were never on the high end side. I have my favorites. Phil is absolutely correct....people are pretentious....not the wine. I drink what satisfies my pallet.
Estoy con nuestro amigo Phil, yo tambien prefiero el viña ardanza calidad precio es de lo mejor de españa, yo te recomendaria marques de murrieta 2018 imperial cvne reserva 2017 y ese viña ardanza 2015 calidad precio (rondan todos los 22 euros) son vinos de rioja muy recomendados para todo el mundo. Casi siempre te veo disfrutando de los riojas y riberas si quieres probar algo diferente yo te recomiendo por ejemplo de Enate el Merlot Merlot 2016, es de Somontano una joya que no deja indiferete a nadie
James/Phil, I absolutely loved, loved, loved this video! Even though you guys weren't born in Spain, I'm adding you to my list of "Spaniards" who make the world better. BTW, this list includes some famous Spanish bachata dancers and la bella Yolly xx
A wine as good as the 2004 Imperial Gran Reserva can't be opened and drunk so quickly, it must be opened at least half an hour or an hour before drinking it (preferably in a decanter), so it can oxygenate, the improvement in flavor is enormous!
I loved how you tied in the topic of the difficulty that men face at keeping up their male friendships as they head into middle age. As someone who used to work for the Movember Foundation, I've seen what a detrimental effect this has on men. Great video, as always. Glad you had a nice trip with Phil!
Haro looks a top place for great wine and 'tasting' an authentic wine town vibe of La Rioja. Really enjoyed the mix of wine knowledge, history and the bromance. One of your best videos yet James! Haro's on my list. And I'm going to pinch your quote, "Wine isn't pretentious, people are pretentious". I'd give Phil's elevator pitch a 7.5/10. Solid, hits the basics, without a killer punch.
You guys! I'm so pleased for you both. I'm suffering from 'Malienation' but thankfully i have a couple of male friends with whom I can begin to overcome and reconnect with healthy male relationships. Loving the video x Tony
Is that the restaurant where you went to eat with Mark Wiens? A bit crazy to take a shaken top wine in a bag and then drink it, just for the show 🙂 B.T.W. excellent video 🙂
I lived in Logroño, La Rioja for 2 years, and you really did justice to Haro and all the wine there! I never tried the $51 glass, nor the Imperial Gran Reserva, but it was so much fun watching you try them Now, I'm really missing La Rioja 😭 It's truly one of the most underrated parts of Spain!🍷Another wonderful video, James!
My wife and I are going to Bilbao in June. We looked into Rioja guided tours only to conclude that it's WAY overpriced for what's offered... Your awesome video made us realize that we should simply get on a bus to Haro and spend the day there Bodega Hopping! The town looks lovely. Thanks to you and Phil for having pointed us in the right direction and keeping us entertained in the process!
What a waste of fine wine and space. I don't know much about wines as far as how to produce them, but I know my pallet and what tastes good to me. I never had a bad wine in Spain when I visited in 2019. I always asked for their regional wine or just Rioja..
Hello! Any chance you would be in Barcelona on September 14 to 20? Will be flying there for a couple of days would love to interview you about spain from a personal finance point of view.
Hi James and Yoly! I love your videos! I have a couple of questions since I’m going to be in Rioja and Madrid in a couple of weeks: 1) How easy is is to get a taxi in Haro (did you make reservation or use an app? 2) Do you offer private tours for 1-2 couples in Madrid (for 1/2 to 1 day) Thx! Vin
Now we we need a video of ¨El Triangulo de Oro", Jerez de la Frontera, San Lúcar de Barrameda y el Puerto de Santa María. And the other wine regions of Spain.
Great video James. I started watching your videos in 2019 to research things to do in Spain but now I just watch because I enjoy your videos and makes me feel closer to Spain. I miss it so much! I am curious though....are you supposed to let a chilled bottle of red wine come down to room temperature before drinking? Your thoughts?
James, at least make some minimal effort to express the not-so-subtle racism towards clueless Phil, lol. The constant condescending tone, while having no background in oenology whatsoever, makes it even more ridiculous and embarrassing. I did have fun listening to your amateur opinion on Spanish wines though.
