San Vicente de la Sonsierra

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While most people plan to visit Spain during their summer holidays, there are plenty of opportunities to enjoy its best-known wine region throughout the year.

Whether it’s hitting the ski-slopes, joining a wine battle or tucking into some lamb chops with a bottle of wine, Rioja is a region for all seasons.

Noah Chichester is a wine writer, educator and founder of winesofgalicia.com - the only English-language website dedicated to the study of Galician wine. He created The Wines of Galicia after spending four years living in Spain,  immersed in Galician wine and culture. In addition to The Wines of Galicia, he has written for SevenFifty Daily, GuildSomm, and Fodor's.