Marqués de Caranó Gran Reserva 75cl

This review is for the 2005 vintage

I'm not a wine expert by any means. I purchased the 2005 vintage thinking it would be as good as the reviews for the 2004. How wrong I was, It was practically undrinkable. I gave a bottle to a friend of mine to try. she does know about wine and she actually thought there was something wrong with it, I suggested it may be corked. She didnt think it was. Anyway to sum up.. never again!

This wine is gorgeous! full bodied, fruity and sleek! I managed to purchase it on a special offer so even more enjoyable!...Is now high on my list to re buy!....I totally recommend it.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

The above is no longer available but is the reserva of 2007 as good. I will know after tonight!

quite impressive & nice surprise. would buy again if on a good deal?

This review is for the 2005 vintage

A very acceptable wine with food, quite mellow with no roughness. At 12.5 %, you can have that extra glass!

This review is for the 2005 vintage

Advertised as the 2004 vintage, I bought a case on the basis of the great reviews it received. Got the 2005 so not best pleased straight away. Not being a true wine buff though I pressed on. It's ok, no great depth and lacks that rich, oaky sweetness you get with great Riojas - where were the cherries and raspberries? Wouldn't buy it again but ok for glugging at parties if you need a cheap red. Overall I was disappointed.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

This wine was better than I expected. It has a lovely, smooth Rioja taste, full bodied without any harsh undertones. Terribly drinkable!

not up to the standard one would be led to belive on write up

Lovely oaky vanilla tones on the nose which are continued in the mouth. Deep, mellow fruit with a lingering finish.

This review is for the 2007 vintage

A good, reliable and reasonably priced wine, easy to drink and very moorish

This is a wine which my guests and I have often had. It has been our house red for some time. Strong, well balanced, keeps well, consistent quality. Recommended.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

I am always wary about writing reviews for such a good wine in case everyone discovers it and either the price goes up or availability goes down. Grab some while it is still on offer.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

I found the wine drinkable but it did not have the depth of others from this area. My wife however was a fan judging it light and fruity. The price was good value but I would not pay more than 5.99 in future.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

Now onto the 2005 vintage this wine, although not as good as the the stellar 2004, is still great value when on offer.....not as big or bold as other Gran Reserva's but very good with food none the less. It is dark red in the glass with typical wood spice, decent aromas of dark fruit with a nice touch of acidity in the mouth. I'd say only buy in good years when on offer!

This review is for the 2005 vintage

First tried the 2003 vintage 2 years ago and really like the wine. Easy drinking with an elegant finish, Gran Reserva adding complexity to it and maturity. Tempranillo & Carinena grapes are at their best, with a finish product very different from a rioja, I really recommend this wine to any lover of Spanish wine. MG.

Will absolutely buy again - went down exceptionally well at a dinner party and appreciated by friends when taken as gifts. Even better when on offer - will stock up if i see it on offer again.

This review is for the 2005 vintage

I enjoyed this, think I expected a bit more from it based on the vintage. It needs quite a long breathe, but on the whole nice but not brilliant

This review is for the 2005 vintage

My wife is the main beneficary of this wine. She thinks it is very acceptable but just slightly behind Berberana or San Lorenzo in standings

A lovely deep spicy red, ideal for red meat or cheese-yummy!

This review is for the 2001 vintage

Well labelled and well worth the purchase. Delightful friend of Pasta aiding the fullness and variety in the dish. Unhesitatingly pour again with and recommend to friends.