Nothing to do with wine, but more to do with the SpanEnglish theme again. As a frustrated English football fan (we have lots of practice at being frustrated), my wife and daughter forced me to endure three hours of agony on Spanish TV the other night. The triumphant return of the Spanish National football team, brandishing yet another trophy to add to their growing collection. Spain is certainly on top of the world in footballing terms if nothing else – hopefully this success might give a small, much needed boost to the economy.

The all-conquering team and their entourage used open top buses to negotiate the crowded streets of Madrid, the buses themselves obviously being sponsored by Adidas, their kit supplier. On the front of each bus appeared a slogan: la roja is all in, adidas is all in…… All in what exactly? Answers on a postcard please.

Nothing to do with wine, but more to do with the SpanEnglish theme again. As a frustrated English football fan (we have lots of practice at being frustrated), my wife and daughter forced me to endure three hours of agony on Spanish TV the other night. The triumphant return of the Spanish National football team, brandishing yet another trophy to add to their growing collection. Spain is certainly on top of the world in footballing terms if nothing else – hopefully this success might give a small, much needed boost to the economy.

The all-conquering team and their entourage used open top buses to negotiate the crowded streets of Madrid, the buses themselves obviously being sponsored by Adidas, their kit supplier. On the front of each bus appeared a slogan: la roja is all in, adidas is all in…… All in what exactly? Answers on a postcard please.