24 Hours in Spain's Wine Lover's Paradise

I take Phil on an all-expenses paid trip to Rioja! Venga, let’s go!

⏩ CHAPTERS
00:00 Intro
00:53 We tour the Cune winery
04:42 White wine at the Muga wine bar
06:36 More wine at Roda
08:07 €51 glass of wine at Rioja Alta
11:32 Lunch and bonding at Terete
14:19 Back home for a siesta
14:53 Phil opens the secret bag
17:04 Tapas in Haro
19:39 An early morning wine pilgrimage

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Hola, Spain lovers! We're James and Yoly. James is a New Zealander, and Yoly is from Spain. And we both live in Madrid. This channel is all about giving you a local insight into life in Spain, and helping you experience this country like a local when you come to visit (or live!). If that sounds like your kind of thing, bienvenido!

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[patriotfirstnew]

I love James courting Phil… there’s even a Netflix and chill moment!

[peter_bazinet]

When Phil said "VENGA", it warmed my heart. There IS hope. But I do agree with him about flowery wines. And I STILL have a stuffed animal on my bed.

[simondeza]

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!

[jmstorrealba]

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!

[mistreated]

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

[miriamO]

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!

[nomeimporta]

This bromance story is promising. Keep going.

[christopherwright]

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.

[glenncamp]

Very well done. Let's see one about Jerez and Sanlucar de Barremeda. Sherry here we come.

[porculizador]

18:55 i guess that answers the question of "when was the last time you cried in front of someone?" LOL

[johnheaney]

That was a refreshing change. Glad you guys had a blast!

[alexisdufresne]

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!

[Edu_Silver]

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

[jongoikoetxea]

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.

[markduffy]

My wife and I went to CVNE and Bodegas Roda in June, loved both! Next time I go to La Rioja, we will stay in Haro instead of Logrono.

[matthewjackson]

Great video! Love phil too, so honest and genuine!

[alexandreleveille]

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.

[billb]

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...

[flowergirl]

I loved this video. I may have to plan a family reunion in Haro!

[tonydeltablues]

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