Today was a long drive to our winery/ hotel near Laguardia in the Rioja wine area of northern Spain. Once again the highway system was impressive and we were at our hotel in the early afternoon. We grabbed a quick late lunch ( Spanish style) in the hilltop town of Laguardia where the narrow streets are car free and the views over the surrounding country amazing.
Our hotel is part of a large family bodega Eguren Ugarte set against the rocks of the nearby mountains with spectacular views over the valley vineyards and southern mountains. After settling in we were invited on a private tour of the winery and underground caves followed by a tasting of a range of their wines, which were very good indeed. Rioja is red wine country but Gail quite enjoyed the tasting. Our guide was very sweet, the setting so alluring that we decided on dinner here in their Michelin restaurant.......maybe topping Salamanca.
Laguardia
Our hotel
View from our room
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