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Take a chance
Spikedrivers: Constance Redgrave, Ben Tyzack, Maurice McElroy (London, England) Original text on the website of the group “Sometimes in our travels we encounter something so unique that we believe the very special people who support us should at least know …
The dark side of nature
We have been recommended about integrated production to improve the management of the vineyard, and we are adapting to the new system. Now we are taking a course about treatments and we’ll must pass an examination. We are doing the …
A beautiful vineyard
Iñaki Ormaza (Pasaia, Basque Country) “Elorrio, historical monument. View from Esteñibar: peaks of Durango area (Udala, Anboto…) farmhouses in fields and a beautiful vineyard. Good weather: sunset and sunrise. Inside, stylish rooms and good food. And best of all, the …
A gift
Nekane Goikoetxea (Andoain, Basque Country) “Last Monday I was presented by Mikel and Fatima in Esteñibar. I went to see Mikel as a matter of work, but besides that, I was offered a pleasant conversation, an excellent atmosphere and good …
Starting the vegetable garden
At this time, the vegetable garden returns to life. It is time to collect the remaining leeks planted last summer, and also the broad beans to eat them mixed with peas. And as space gets available, the soil must be …
A spa in Catalonia
About 10 years ago we started going there and since then we have not missed our annual visit to the resort of La Garriga. The hotel is quite small in relation to the spa and that creates tranquility, everything flows …
Speaking with them
Mikel Insausti and Alaitz Sasiain (Hernani, Basque Country) “Elorrio and Esteñibar are a little universe that allows to understand the Basque landscape, history and culture. And Fatima & Mikel are informed and nice partners to help the visitor accessing this …
The landscape into the house
Asier Arrese, Miren Barandiaran, Uxue, Beñat and Joanes (Beasain, Basque Country) “As the weather was awful, Fatima and Mikel received us in Esteñibar cosily by the fireplace. Our kids did not have the chance to explore the corridors of the …
Dinner with ‘bertsolaris’
Last week a dinner with ‘bertsolaris’ was held in the social club of Gazeta, where two famous improvisers (Andoni Egaña and Sebastian Lizaso) sang for more than two hours improvised verses full of intent on commensals or on current issues. …
Winter tasks
When pruning the vines and removing the branches, flaws appear in the structure of the vineyard, caused by the weight supported, winds and small accidents. The damaged poles must be replaced, hitting the new ones from the top of the …