Trus Crianza 2021: Robust and Rewarding
Red 14.5% ABV ABV Trus
21 January 2026
Bit pricey for what it is
Not bad at all, nice cherry and cocoa thing going on at the end, but nearly thirty quid? I've had Ribera del Dueros at half the price that I enjoyed just as much. Would probably order it off a restaurant menu but wouldn't rush to buy another bottle.
19 January 2026
Solid Tempranillo, does the job
Saw this on a menu and ordered a glass first to try it. Dark fruit, cedar, a bit of tobacco — all the stuff you'd expect from a decent Crianza. Nothing wildly surprising but everything's well put together. Had it with a burger and it worked great.
18 January 2026
Perfect steak night wine
This was my birthday present from my partner and we cracked it open with ribeyes. Absolutely loved it — really rich and warming with that herby, savoury taste in the middle. The 14.5% hits you a bit so pace yourself, but honestly it's proper grown-up wine. Will be buying more.
30 December 2025
Good but not blow-your-mind good
Bought this for a dinner party and it got decent reviews around the table. It's a chunky Tempranillo with lots of dark fruit and a slightly smoky finish. Personally I thought it was a bit heavy for the price — you can find similar for under £20 if you shop around.
29 November 2025
Really solid Spanish red
Picked this up after the guy at my local wine shop recommended it. Big dark cherry flavours, nice bit of spice, and it went down really well with a slow-cooked lamb shoulder. At £28 it's not an everyday bottle but I'd definitely grab another for a special occasion.