Gran Fabrica Cariñena Gran Reserva

This review is for the 2001 vintage

We had a couple of bottles of this as part of a mixed case and I didn't really expect much from it it as we've never been particular fans of spanish wine - but WOW! this is one of the most delicious red wines we've tasted in a long long time. I should really be keeping quiet about this as it will probably run out before long (just ordered 2 cases of it), but that would be selfish. It's on offer just now but to my mind it would still be a bargain at the full price.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

First tried this wine at xmas 2012 on offer at £7.99 and was so pleased at its quality. Still in my opinion good value at £11.00.

This wine is one of the best, reasonably priced reds on the Tesco list. Consistent quality, easy to drink, keeps well. Recommended.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

A little too "jammy" for my taste to be one of my top favourites but definitely worth having a few bottles if on offer, to provide drinkable variety.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

I thought I was getting a 2011 and was surprised when it was 2001 and I was worried that it might be a bit 'chewy and old school' however it is deliciously rounded, lovely friut and a delight. Great at the half price offer too. I'll be getting more if there's any left.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

THIS IS AN EXCELLENT VALUE GRAN RESERVA. FULL BODIED AND FULL OR FLAVOUR. FOR ME IT COMES A CLOSE SECOND TO THE FAUSTINO BLACK LABEL AND THE HIGHER PRICED CAMPO VIEJO RESERVA BUT AT THE TESCO PRICE THESE ARE ALL VERY WELL PRICED QUALITY SPANISH WINES. A DIFFERENT TASTE FROM OTHER WELL KNOWN GRAPES BUT FOR ME SPANISH IS MY CHOICE EVRY TIME.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Tried our first bottle last night (04/02/13), it was quickly followed by a second bottle. It was delicious, smooth, very easy on the pallete. No harsh after taste`s , would reccommend this to anyone.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

The wine is a little thin and not that smooth. We usually drink Rioja but have just tried Aguila Carinena 2007 and rate this much higher than the Gran Fabrica 2001.

have ordered this wine a few times although different from Rioja it compares favourably with it, smooth drinking with or without food will certainly order in the future. Biggles

This review is for the 2001 vintage

A very palatable wine that delivers both a fruity and slightly spicy taste.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

For once, I could actually smell, taste, appreciate the experts' recommendations. For its more than ten years of age, this wine is surprisingly unoaky and fresh, without an odd aftertaste. A real discovery.

Another wine offered at "half price" but again not value for that. A nice wine to have sat watching a film but would not serve with a meal if trying to impress. Distant fruit and a hint of spice make a well balanced wine if somewhat light.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

A lovely smooth full bodied wine with a good finish. Liked by all the family & friends

This review is for the 2001 vintage

When I opened the first bottle I must say I was disappointed as the wine tasted very ordinary and I thought it must be too old and now past its best. However this bottle turned out almost to be another wine as the remaining bottles were really excellent, full of body and a mingling of flavours and would be enjoyed by even the most discerning.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Once allowed to breathe this wine was silky smooth with leathery, oaky and vanilla notes with ripe plum fruits - a little over ripe for my liking

This review is for the 2001 vintage

This wine is just beautiful, full bodied & a wonderful after taste.One of my favourite wines by the case from tesco. Would highly reccomend

This is the third time I have re-ordered this wine. Good enough to serve with strong flavours at a dinner party. Will be re-ordering again if it is still on offer.

After reading the reviews of this wine I decided to buy a case over Christmas. As previously stated its very good for the price - especially when reduced by Tesco. Like a much more expensive Rioja

I loved this lovely smooth not too heavy wine. It was a surprise to have had such a pleasant wine when expecting something more inferior.

Probably one of the best value wines I have bought. A little dry but still great flavours.

I bought this because of the good reviews, I even bought 12 bottles. However, it is not to my taste at all, I found it bitter and not at all smooth as other people commented.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Bought a case of this as a present for my son - but ended up 'sharing' a couple of bottles over Christmas ! I must admit that this is not usually my first choice of wine but I was more than happy with this - so was he ! Very smooth and easy drinking wine - at a fantastic pre Christmas price.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Grate body and full fruity flavour with a hint of pepper, drink with anything, especially good with a strong cheese like Stilton.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

I enjoyed this wine. It has hidden depths of flavours and works well on its own or with a variety of different foods. It is not a wine that I would go out of my way to find, but I would buy it again if it was sensibly priced.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

A very good spanish red, well recieved with all the family.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Have bought several cases of this over the past couple of years, when it is on special offer, and it never fails to impress. Lovely aroma, soft and very smooth. Not quite as much vanilla as a good Rioja but delightful nevertheless with a lovely lingering finish. Has to be one of the best wines available for a fiver anywhere.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Everything it promised to be and more. At this price it's a steal. This is a delicate wine, not too full-bodied or over-powering, with beautiful berries and lovely finish. Stock-up while it's half price.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Tanins softened and velvet, mouth filling fruit, perfect with roast beef, roast lamb,steak or a big bolognese made with smoked bacon, chicken livers and lots of freshly ground nutmeg along with the usual suspects. Coming to the end of its storage now I think, so buy it and drink it and enjoy it. I liked it so much that I ordered a case to be delivered to my daughter, who shares my wine tastes as a Christmas present. The price at 50% off was amazing. Don't delay, order today.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

I buy a lot of wine across the price range of £4 to £25, especially from Tesco I had great expectations for this wine but found it didn't deliver. Not much body and no discernable vanilla overtones. It was very ordinary. It must be some time since Mr Parker scored it!

This review is for the 2001 vintage

I like this wine but am tired of Tesco telling me its half price or even better than half price. Whatever u think of Parker it is incredible that a wine that scored 91 is available at this price. It needs food & responds well to being decanted. In a blind tasting my friendly experts thought it was an £8 wine so no complaints on value just Tesco's marketing.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

I've ordered several bottles of wine on the strength of others' reviews and this is another I'm pleased I did. It's got depth and a great flavour to it - one I'd be proud to get out with visitors! Whilst on offer I'll definitely be buying more!

not sure I should be saying how good it is as you will all order and it will be out of stock.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

After letting this wine breath - it is a treat for your senses...and for your pocket at the price!

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Smooth, easy drinking, packed with plummy flavour good with food or on it's own. Real bargain.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Never really agreed with Parkers scoring criteria! Never 91. For me below average. Did not enjoy on its own but found "only reasonable" with hearty flavoured food. Bought at an offer price but would still not buy again.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

The 2001 Gran Fabrica Carinena appeared in Tesco's pre-Christmas wine brochure under the heading of " less than half price ". Having experienced excellent wines from this region before, I took the risk of orderering a dozen despite the very low £5 / bottle price tag. It has not dissappointed. The 60% Tempranillo , 20% Grenache, 20% Cabernet Sauvignon blend well and have produced a mature, well rounded, full bodied red. It has pleasing red berry fruits, spice and tobacco notes on the nose and a big, mature,fruity taste with smooth vanilla finish. Lovely!! It goes well with hearty meat dishes like roast lamb,chorizo and sausage casserole and mature hard cheeses. It benefits considerably from breathing at room temperature for several hours before consumption and I would recommend that this is done. I would definitely buy this wine again.

The best wine we have ever had, better even than a Rioja! Must buy, bargain even at full price!

This review is for the 2001 vintage

This is a fantastic wine. I just loved it & for 50% off it was excellent value. The 6 bottles did last very long in the seller... I can't wait to buy it again.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Not as much body as I had expected from this 2001 vintage which is possibly showing it's age. Not a Parker 91 pointer in my view but still very acceptable nonetheless at £6 a bottle

This review is for the 2001 vintage

this wine is one of the smothest i have tasted.i usually stick to australian shiraz but bought this on the strength of the good reviews.my only disappointment is that it had sold out when i tried to order more!

Price was excellent for this smooth full bodied red. A very nice wine.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

We found this to be a smooth and deep fruited wine. It pleased our senses. We have re-ordered.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

This wine has good body and a very distinctive finish, and compliments very well any kind of red meat!

This review is for the 2001 vintage

As someone of fairly modest means It is rare that I can afford to buy wines with 10 yrs + age ( I firmly believe that red wines become far more velvety and silky after at least 10yrs of age) so I didnt think twice about buying a case of this 2001. I wasn't disapointed, it is indeed silky smooth and in fact sometimes it is a little bit too drinkable! It definately wont be the last case that i buy!

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Really nice highly 'gluggable' red - perfect for any meal or just on its own in front of the tv. Recommended.

The Gran Fabrica Cariena Gran Reserva is not an overpowering wine, it is discreet and well balanced. It can be drunk on its own or with a variety of dishes; ideal for those who want to purchase a good wine at an affordable price.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

I imagine that it is very rare if not unique to find a vintage wine with a Parker score at a price like this. It is smooth and medium to full bodied with a great taste from the outset. I originally sent for 1 case then, after tasting, sent for 2 more.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

I bought 6 bottles of this wine on the basis of its Parkers Wine Buyers rating and was not disappointed. In fact I liked it so much I immediately ordered another 12 bottles. Amazing value with the Tesco discount.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

This wine fills the palate with fruit; it's all red berries and damsons. It is hard to believe that this quality of wine is available at such a modest price. Decant and allow it to breathe for at least a couple of hours to open up the full depth of mouth-filling flavour. Friends, who enjoy expensive Rioja and Bordeaux wines, think that I have been serving them wine costing at least £25 -£30 per bottle. I just tell them that it's a 2001 Gran Reserva that earned 91 Parker points, and leave the rest to their imaginations! Try it with roast lamb, pheasant or partridge.

This red is rounded and rich and very good value for the price a very enjoyable wine that will go well with most food.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Now this I really like, full bodied, beautiful colour, long finish. Only for my closest friends! and of course me !! Opened in advance, allowed to settle at room temperature for an hour or so, its a real pleasure to drink. On reflection I shall keep them all for me !!

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Having never tried this wine before we were very impressed with the depth of flavour ans taste. We would recommend people to try it, they won't be disappointed.

full rich taste... with magnificent flavours throughout. This will serve well with and rich meat meal, and you'll come back for more. I will admit that I would not pay full price for this, only the sale price When it is 30 or so a case, it is VERY much worth it Every bottle I have had has been perfect. Word of warning, do not confuse it with Gran Fabrica Cariena (non reserve) because the non reserve is horrible

Okay... not something to write about. Nothing more to say about it.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Had been waiting quite a while to acquire this wine due to Parkers enthusiastic write up. A good flavour at the discounted price but hardly in the "Fantastic" wine category. Needs to breathe and serve at the correct temp.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Beautiful wine at an unbelievable price. Not surprised it got 91 in Parkers. Fab-u-lous!!

This review is for the 2001 vintage

I had had this wine before and had no hesitation in reordering-very smooth and mature with a good weight and just as good without food as with it. Excellent value for money-it was unfortunate that one bottle was corked.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Very good Gran Reserva and excellent with beef or lamb both with the meal and for after drinking.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

I thought this wine was extraordinary. Very deep vibrant garnet red colour with no sign of ageing yet. The nose is full of fruit, a bit of spice and vanilla. On the palate blackberry, blackcurrant and plums with a background of delicate vanilla indicating well integrated oak. Smooth and juicy and moreish. This is a very good example of the new Spanish style, no longer hard and dried out. I first tasted this as part of a mixed case, but then sought it out specifically and have since bought 3 dozen more! Well done Tesco

This review is for the 2005 vintage

Absolutely fabulous stuff, you won't go far wrong with this. I would describe this wine as medium bodied but loads of complexity. Fill your boots with this. I did.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Really delicious. My family absolutely loved this wine, it really was good ....berries and spices combined with a hint of vanilla worked well together. Without question I would buy this again, particularly at such a good price.

This review is for the 2001 vintage

A very enjoyable wine made even more enjoyable by price paid

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Anything that gets rated over 90 points by Parker is really worth trying. This is a quality wine that will improve over the next few years.

I have had several cases of this wine a which have been good value for money, however one bottle in my last case tasted corked. The wine looked clear but tasted very different to other bottles.