Spaingang is born

From these nights of alcohol-inspired brilliance came the notion to make a wine pilgrimage to Rioja, Spain (we all love Spanish wines). Some flash sales on airfare made it possible for three of us to make a trek to Madrid, Rioja and Lisbon. For 10 days we ate our fill of spiced meats, paella, and gorged on some of the best Tempranillo in the world. We drove through tiny medieval walled towns, met friendly shopkeepers, toured what may be the most impressive vineyard and winery in the world and enjoyed each other's company. We have so many great memories from that trip, almost all of which revolve around, you guessed it, great wine.

Fast Forward about eight months and James got into the habit of starting one day a week off at Cafe M (best croissants outside of Paris). While walking to his car, he passed the most stunning building on Factors Walk with a For Lease sign in the window. He snapped a photo of the building and texted it to Christina...

And that is how 208 Wine Bar came to be.