A full-flavoured, robust, and fruity red which is rustic, complex, and satisfying. Excellent for aging.
Approx. ABV:12%
Ingredients:Concentrate [grape juice concentrate, sugar, water, yeast nutrient, diammonium phosphate, acids (citric acid, malic acid, tartaric acid), tannin, sulphite]; chitosan [water, acid (malic acid), chitosan (crustaceans), preservative (sodium metabisulphite)]; oak chips; silicone dioxide solution; stabiliser [preservatives (sodium metabisulphite, potassium sorbate)]; dried yeast [yeast, emulsifier (E491)]
Quite new to wine making. Bought another brand round about same price bracket. Turned out drinkable but just ok. Read somewhere if you add some extra grape juice it helps with taste. Bought rojo tinto from beaverdale. The result was fantastic. My wife likes a good wine and she says it’s every bit as good as a bottle of expensive wine. Gonna make another batch and I might give some out as gifts. Then again we might just drink itIan Devlin (18 Dec 2018, 13:37)
Superb and wine fit for Kings or queensHorace (20 Jan 2018, 20:25)
Bought first batch a few months ago, extremely pleased with the results. Could drink it almost immediately after clearing, but definitely improves with a few weeks aging. I've tried many of the Beaverdale reds and this one is favourite with my family and friends. It even fools our local vine buffs, who could not believe it was made from a kit (when I eventually told them).Spike (1 Jul 2014, 11:11)
I have now tried many many of the Beaverdale kits both red and white . This Rioja is perfect and very consistent . Lighter than most Rioja's but with the oak chips becomes quite rich. Will always purchase this variety and also the Beaverdale kits . We make white also and it is just as successful.chris hammond (5 Jun 2014, 19:08)
This Rioja is fantastic! Made it once so far and was very impressed. Taste is equivalent to a 10-15 pound bottle of wine. Have had many great compliments from friends on it. Would definitely recommend adding the oak chippings. Looking forward to trying some more of these kits.BenJ (8 Dec 2013, 21:34)
Great reliable company. Fast mail out and painless to deal with.neil harvey (21 Apr 2021, 18:07)
Wine always delivered as soon as possible and very well packaged.
Highly recommendedPeter Nash (1 Aug 2025, 13:12)
I've been using Creative Winemaking for some years now, and I am still amazed at the quality and speed of your service.
Full marks 10/10John Barber (16 Aug 2024, 14:18)
Never let me down. Fantastic service, extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Brilliant during lockdown ( and before). Drive from
North Nottinghamshire to Derbyshire every time rather than buy on internet, well worth it. Thanks guys.Rob -the Chardonnay man (13 Apr 2021, 20:44)
ordered day 1 delivered day 2 very well packed will use again in future.cheryl wermuth (5 Jan 2023, 11:54)
I have been using creative wines for several years and always found them brilliant: pricing, delivery and advice all good and friendly. don't go anywhere else
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Ordered my umpteenth order yesterday morning and just over 24hours later my order is brewing nicely. Thank you for such brilliant service.Jay Bancroft (23 Aug 2023, 10:37)
I have been a customer for around 4 years now. I have always be satisfied with the service, delivery and quality. If I need help a human answers the phone and solves the issue. Even during the pandemic they supplied, limited stock sometimes, but notified me when back in stock. During my time the prices have gone up, where haven’t they? But the increased percentage is less than most essential good!Graham (10 May 2024, 16:31)