Spanish Red
Thursday, October 20, 2005
http://www.fincaluzon.com/ (only if u can read spanish)
90 Points - Robert Parker (Wine Advocate)
"The outstanding 2004 Luzon is a blend of 65% Monastrell (Mourvedre) and 35% Syrah. It is a full-throttle, exuberant, dense ruby/purple-colored effort with loads of creme de cassis, licorice, truffle, and acacia flower characteristics. This exotic, deep, broad, intense red should be drunk over the next 3-4 years, although it may last longer. One of the oldest estates in Jumilla, Finca Luzon was founded by the Gil family in 1916. It has been a consistent source of high class values for a number of years, and readers should be happy to know this is completely certified organic agriculture. This offering represents a superb bargain."
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I just got a bottle of this from Ed over at Simply Wine in Birmingham and for the price it rocks. Yesterday while I was in there Ed had some distributers in and were tasting wines. Ed pulled out this one and all of us were very impressed. I believe its only $8 a bottle, its similar to a zin but more rustic and earthy tasting. There is little spice to it, the mourvedre is a pretty mild grape but the syrah gives it that extra punch to push it over the hill. There is a hint of blackberry and candy taste to it, not too much to make it sweet but just a subtle bit. I would definitely buy this one again, for the price you cannot beat it and to score a 90 in this price range is amazing.
Posted by mardenhill 10/20/2005 08:23:00 PM
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