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Why communicating Spanish wine’s identity boasts opportunities and challenges

Published:  22 October, 2025

Fuelled in no small part by its ongoing holiday romance with Spain, the UK is the Mediterranean country’s third most successful wine export market behind France and Italy. Ever since the term ‘Costa Blanca’ was coined to promote Spanish tourism in the late 1950s, Brits have been soaking up the culture, food and drink along with the sun.

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Q&A: Richard Bigg, Camino, Pintxito

Published:  21 October, 2025

Having just opened Pintxito, his first Basque-inspired eatery, Spanish wine champion Richard Bigg talks Chris Losh through his journey in vino.

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Bar Rioja-owner opens two new London venues

Published:  22 January, 2025

Camino, the Spanish tapas bar and restaurant whose portfolio includes Bar Rioja, a bar dedicated solely to wines from the region, is opening two new venues in Farringdon and Kings Cross.

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On-trade: Sporting chances

Published:  07 February, 2024

As a summer of major fixtures looms, quality on-trade outlets are increasingly embracing lucrative shared viewing experiences, reports James Bayley.

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Looking Back, Forging Ahead Q&A: Richard Bigg, Camino and Bar Rioja

Published:  24 July, 2023

Mid way through 2023, Harpers is taking stock of yet another turbulent year for the drinks trade, with plenty of highs and lows, so far. We continue our series with Richard Bigg, founder of Camino and Bar Rioja (pictured with wife Inma), to find out how the year as gone so far, and what the remainder may bring.

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Sherry and the pacemakers

Published:  28 October, 2019

Young drinkers have shunned Sherry for years, writes Andrew Catchpole. But premium styles are winning them over.

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