Rioja > Ramon Bilbao
Ramon Bilbao |
Superb 17.0/20
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Avda. Santo Domingo 34, CP 26200, Haro, La Rioja Spain
Open Mon to Thurs 09:00 - 19:00, Fri 09:00 - 14:00 and 16:00 - 19:00, Sat 09:00 - 19:00 Sun 09:00 -14:00 Cards MC,V |
The Verdict
To "Cellarbrate": Lovely winery with a fantastic tour, sensational barrel room where you can taste two wines directly from the barrel and the most amazing virtual reality experience as part of the tour. One door awarded To "Wine about": Nothing How many bottles did we buy: 2 Suitable for: Couples, Large groups, Wine lovers, Experience lovers Visited October 2017 (weekday) |
Getting There
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Country
State/Province
Region
Accessibility
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Spain
Rioja
Rioja
Well signposted on a paved road in the outer suburbs of Haro
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Upon Arrival
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Parking
Setting
Commercial/Boutique
Ambiance
Airconditioning/Fireplace
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There is a very large visitors carpark inside the gates and another overflow carpark across the road
The winery has a very new facade and garden setting. Currently they are constructing a new winery which detracts from the nice gardens but it looks very architectural in design so will add to the setting once complete
Commercial
The tasting room is set in a glass room above the winery so you can look down on the vats, it is very modern. You can also do tastings in the shop which is also very modern and bright.
Yes/No
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Tasting Experience
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Number of wines on tasting
Particular wines or varietals known for
Wait time
Knowledge of wines
Staff attitude
Winery Tour Offered
Tasting seating available at counter
Tasting sheet/order form provided for notes
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11 in the enomatic machine in the shop and 3 on the tour and tasting
Rioja blend
No wait, the tour began on time
Excellent knowledge of the styles, vines, production methods, capacity and the history of the winery
Friendly and hospitable. English and Spanish tours are offered
Yes (by appointment only). Groups of up to 25 are taken and up to 15 for the vineyard tour
The tour provides a seated tasting, if you taste in the shop there are some bar tables but no seats
There is a place mat provided under the glasses in the tour tasting that gives some great tasting notes
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Food Offering
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Yes/No
Restaurant/Café/Tasting platter
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Yes
You are given bread and chocolate with your tour tasting and there is a picnic and meat platter option for some of the tours
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Hip Pocket
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Price range of wines
Tasting Fee
Refundable on purchase?
Tour Fee
Delivery cost per dozen
Club Membership with Discounts etc
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€6.29 - €34.80
The tastings from the enomatic machine range in price from €1-2 for a 45ml taste and €2-4 for a 90ml taste
No
€10-€55 (depending on the tour chosen)
N/A (they do not deliver wines from the wine shop)
Yes, Ventui
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Other features, facilities and offerings
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Gift Shop
Toys/play area for kids
Dog friendly
By the way...
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Basic shop with wine accessories
No
No
The tour has a virtual reality experience at the end for 4 people at a time. It was quite amazing and a real differentiating factor from other tours in the region. You are also able to do 2 tastes directly from the barrel on the tour which is always a great experience
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