Castillo de San Lorenzo Rioja Reserva

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Enjoyed this Rioja very much. At half price its a real bargain but even at full price would be a good buy.

I ordered this wine for a party. It went down very well, there were a few bottles left which we have enjoyed with a couple of meals. As it was on special it was a great deal and I would definitely buy this again.

The case was returned to Tesco, as the wine was so poor in quality and taste - surprising given that it was allegedly retailing at over £11 a bottle! Spanish Rioja Reserva wine is usually one of the most dependable and consistent types of wine, but this particular wine has let the side down badly.

We was recommended this wine many years ago by a friend and every year we buy fifteen to twenty boxes. Yes we like wine yes we like Spanish red wine yes we like San Lorenzo. We are not wine experts more we know what we like so we buy it !!!... Hope you enjoy it as much as we do.

Have drunk this wine before, absolutely lovely.Will buy again

This review is for the 2007 vintage

LOVELY DEPTH OF TASTE AND COLOUR,WILL BUY AGAIN WHEN MY STOCK GOES DOWN

This review is for the 2011 vintage

Rioja is a favourite of mine, and the Castillo de San Lorenzo Reserva is one I have bought several times. It goes well with most meat dishes. I would also recommend it as a wine suitable for serving to party guests. It is an all round excellent choice for many different occasions, and certainly one I would not be embarrassed serving to discerning wine drinkers. Reasonably priced it is great value for someone looking to expand their knowledge of good wines.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

This wine is great , very drinkable and good value for money . We have bought it several times

what a bargain, we love Rioja and have tried this particular wine before when it was on special offer, however we just couldnt resist the offer this time - half price and then an additional discount for buying two cases - fantastic. Many thanks Tesco

This review is for the 2007 vintage

It might not be the best year but it is a very correct reserva and when on offer, it's always in my basket. 12.5% vol by the way

This review is for the 2007 vintage

As I have written previously I would never make a wine taster other than to say "I don't like that" This wine is one I taste and say "That's nice". That means it's good enough for me. Why pay more?

This review is for the 2007 vintage

A very smooth wine, with a medium taste, not harsh like some other Spanish wines can be. Good value when on offer, I recommend this wine and will definately buy again.

This review is for the 1995 vintage

Excellent value for money when on offer. Consistently good including other years

This review is for the 2007 vintage

I have bought quite a bit of this wine when on offer. If you like Rioja, I recommend it. It is not the most full bodied, but the flavour is good, and it is 12.5% - who wants a sore head and not be able to have a glass on a weeknight? I must say that, at this price, this is among the most decent Rioja around. This is probably one of the best offers around. I see Tesco are limiting the offer to 2 cases per customer, that says it all. It is at least on a par with the lagunilla, the other 50% off offer currently available, and I prefer this wine.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

This Rioja certainly lives up to its description. Lovely wine with food but just as good on its own especially on a cold winter evening. Fantastic with a BBQ in the summer. One of our all time favourites.

This review is for the 1997 vintage

Castillo de San Lorenzo reserva has been our family favourite Rioja for years, and has been a real bargain when on discount sale. However the 2007 has not impressed the aficienados. I still bought a couple of cases and then had a hunt around in the cellar and located a couple of bottles of the 2004 and 2006. What a difference!. The 2007 still has its light oaky berry flavours ,but it hasnt the physique to hold itself up in the glass and the lingering smoothness of the 2006 (with the 2004 just teetering on the edge of a caustic age-needs finishing up) , is simply not apparent. On balance still a value Rioja at discounted price but avoid it at full price and wait for the 2008.

Good rioja for the price (when on offer at around £5-6 per bottle). Comparable to Campo Viejo (yellow label) and Faustino VII.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

I am a lover of Rioja but it can vary widely in taste from tart to almost like drinking perfume. This bottle cuts a swath between the two extremes in my view and sits happily in the centre. Its not going to blow your frock up Madam, but will leave you content that the cost of purchase was well spent particularly with the generous discount I was given at the time of purchase.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

We found this particular vintage weak compared with other years.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

I found this wine to be a fine example of Rioja - probably the best I have had in this price range. Plums/spice with a hint of vanilla and a nice aftertaste It is a wine that I would highly recommend and hope to buy again.

We've bought this a few times now and are never disapointed, a nice bold rioja.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

Other reviews of the 2007 have suggested it was not as good as the 2006 vintage so I was pleasantly surprised . I believe the quality has been maintained and recommend it to all San Lorenzo fans.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

When I see this on offer I always buy. Great tasting Rioja, reliable and full of body.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

When on special offer ,this Rioja has to be the best value for money I have come across. A very pleasant wine ,very smooth to the taste.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

This wine with bottle age is at its peak now. It brings the full flavour of the tempranillo grape to the table at an affordable price. Try it with roast lamb, or cheese. It demonstrates that it is possible to produce satisfying wines at a modest ABV of 12.5%

We love this wine. It's smooth and delicious - and goes particularly well with Mediterranean dishes and cheese. The name of the wine has a special resonance for us, too, because Villa San Lorenzo is the Contessa's house on the shores of Lake Como, in my husband's book, The Fifth Day (yes I know it's the wrong country, but we can't help loving the romantic name of the wine). This is also a great wine to take as a gift, if you go to someone's house for dinner. It looks impressive (for its price) and it doesn't disappoint.

I really enjoyed this Rioja and would certainly purchase it again, especially if it was in the sale. An excellent wine for the price.

good full bodied red wine, constant flavoures, rich and spicy when on offer , will always purchase

This review is for the 2007 vintage

This is a wonderful, smooth and easy to drink Rioja. It is not too heavy or tangy and is great with red meat or on its own. I am usually a white wine or rose drinker and have not until now found a red that I find palettable. This wine is usually around £15 so if you see it cheaper it is a good deal! We would certainly buy a case of this again at the right price.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

This is a lovely rioja. Full bodied with the lovely richness of vanilla. Highly recommend, we always stock up when it is on offer. :-) A great buy. :-)

This definitely has become one of my Favorite wines. I am looking forward to trying the Grand Reserva.

This has become one of my favourite rioja's - It is smooth and deep with not too much sweetness. I have never had a bad bottle and when it is on special offer, the price makes it great value for such a quality wine.

Used to buy this wine regularly,the 2002 reserva was wonderful,but i was a bit surprised with this.certainly not as good.

Excellent with or without food. Lasts through the main course to the cheese, even Stilton.

Again this wine does not disappoint, smoother than the average Rioja, goes really well with Pasta and meat dishes

A lovely full bodied wine which complements all meals.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

On a deal at around £7.50 a bottle, this was extremely pleasant and drinkable. It's unlikely to knock anyone's socks off, but was rounded, oaky without being overly so, enjoyable on its own or with food, and went down very nicely. I think you would definitely find better if spending a tenner+, but at £7.50 it's a very reliable wine to have sitting around at home.

We were very happy with the quality of this wine, for the price we paid for it... Excellent value

Delicious, beautiful fruity taste without being vinegary! Perfect accompaniment to curries

This review is for the 2006 vintage

A great Rioja.smooth and not too heavy. Great fruit and spice flavours,with a hint of oak. Excellent value .

This review is for the 2007 vintage

Full-bodied and fruity. The ideal accompaniment at an affordable price to almost every meaty dinner.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

Lovely, full bodied lots of berry flavours. Very smooth. Good value wine.

Very good Spanish wine one of the best Riojas in tesco

This review is for the 2008 vintage

If you go for a good Rioja, you will like this one. Full of mature fruit flavours with an oaky background.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

Not as much body as the usual Rioja but goes down very smoothly. Certainly on my list for a repeat performance

This review is for the 2007 vintage

This is the one red Rioja that my wife enjoys - she's more of a pink person - but this latest vintage is not nearly as good as the 2005 (best) or the 2006(next best).

This review is for the 2007 vintage

This wine was introduced by my brother and from the first sip it was love..

This review is for the 2002 vintage

Great fruity wine, with rich flavour. Goes well with Indian food.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

I've bought this wine for a few years now and I have to say its probably one on my favourites as its really smooth and a good drinker. The 2007 is not quite as good as previous vintages so if you get the chance of the 2006 grab it.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

My mum bought me a case of this wine for Christmas and she really pulled it out of the bag. It's excellent. For the money it's a great Rioja in my opinion. It's delicious and extremely drinkable. Me and my wife polished off the case of 6 over the Christmas period and bought another 2 cases in the new year!! You will not be disappointed. Enjoy!!

I purchased this wine when it was on speacial offer at Tesco for Christmas day and was not disappointed!! It is a rich but not heavy Rioja with a smoky aftertaste and went perfectly with cheese - the stronger the better.

Always stock up when it's on offer as good value and handy to have in stock for family and friends

my son is now going to start shopping at Tesco's from now on

Will be back for more when on offer again, smooth, tasty and very drinkable!

This review is for the 2007 vintage

We dislike over-fruity wines . In this case, the balance of tempranillo / mazuelo / graciano grapes is subtle and provides a hint of dryness when combined with the oak aging . We drink this wine every day to accompany just about everything from cheese , to a variety of meats and sometimes game. We would most certainly buy more of this wine and recommend it to anyone with a taste for Riojas - or to the not-yet-converted ! Do give it a try, we're sure that you will be delighted

This review is for the 2007 vintage

A lovely full bodied wine, soft on the palate. Bought to go with venison, which it did brilliantly. Have bought this before, bought this time as very much reduced. Would definetley buy again, especially if at this price. Only wish I had bought more.

This review is for the 2006 vintage

Very fruity almost new world in flavour, strawberries and cherries, quite tart/sour. This was like being in the middle of a Spanish fiesta, very lively. A lot of spice going on , mainly cloves but also a softish vanilla feel. Not as structured as some other Rioja's and definitely not as oaky ( I do like my Rioja's slightly on the oaky side) but for everyday drinking you could do a lot worse, a pleasant and fruity drink which is uncomplicated and very drinkable with or without food

This review is for the 2007 vintage

It took until my 2nd or 3rd bottle of this Rioja (not in the same night!) to appreciate it but it managed to change my mind in the end after an unsure first sampling. Nice bottle for a quiet night in..

This review is for the 2009 vintage

Wonderful aroma and flavour , easy to drink on its own , highlly recomended

A nice drinkable wine good for when friends drop in unexpectedly

I was once a great fan of Rioja but over the years the quality, in my opinion, has slipped and slipped, to the point that I automatically don't even look at Rioja, let alone buy it. On a gut feeling, I tried a bottle and it was lovely, especially when on offer.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

I have enjoyed this wine for many years, and fortunately I have a few 2004/5/6 Vintages left to savour. Unfortunately the 2007 Vintage is not a patch on the previous years (esp. 2004). The previous years were very smooth, whereas this has a much harsher finish.

At full price (£11+ a bottle) this is not worth it, but discounted it is at the value it is worth. Coming from Spain I guess that this would be about 3.50 euros a bottle. It has quite a nice taste, fruit and spice combined - and makes a good after dinner wine

This review is for the 2006 vintage

This and the Gran Reserva are really smooth. One of my Tesco favourites.