El Circo Macabeo 2021
Red 14% ABV ABV El Circo
12 February 2026
Good for a dinner party
Brought this to a friend's dinner party and it went down well with everyone. Clean tasting, easy to drink, and the bottle design is fun with the circus theme. At £12.25 it's a safe crowd-pleaser without breaking the bank.
8 February 2026
Fine but nothing special
It's alright. Decent enough red for £12 but I've had better Spanish wines for less. A bit simple for my taste — I was expecting more going on. Not bad with a pasta bake though.
22 December 2025
Solid weeknight red
Picked this up from Majestic on a whim and honestly really enjoyed it. Nice fruit, not too heavy, and the alcohol doesn't hit you over the head even though it's 14%. Would definitely buy again at that price.
24 November 2025
Really enjoyed this one
My wife bought this for my birthday dinner and we both absolutely loved it. Really aromatic when you pour it, and it's got this lovely depth to it that kept us coming back for more. Dangerously drinkable for 14% — killed the bottle in no time.
23 November 2025
It's okay
Had this at a tapas place and thought it was just okay. Nothing wrong with it exactly, it's clean and balanced, but for the price I'd probably go for a Rioja instead. Might just be personal preference though.
21 October 2025
Great value find
Saw this on a wine list and ordered it because the name made me laugh. Turned out to be genuinely good — the fruit is really expressive and it finishes cleanly without any harshness. Had it with pizza and it worked perfectly. Will be looking for it in shops now.
17 October 2025
Surprised me!
The guy at my local wine shop recommended this and I'm glad he did. Smells really nice straight away — fruity and fresh. It's well balanced and the finish is smooth, no weird aftertaste. Great with a roast chicken.
9 October 2025
Decent Spanish red
Not bad at all. Drinks easily and has a nice clean finish. I found it got better after being open for about 20 minutes. Would probably pick it up again if it was on offer but £12.25 feels slightly steep for what it is.