Luzon Jumilla 2007

Name: Luzon
Color: Red
Varietal: Blend (Monastrell, Syrah)
Vintage: 2007
Country/State: Spain
Region: Jumilla
Price: $9
Stars: 4 (out of 5)


I bought this wine a couple of months ago after having seen it on the Wine Enthusiast's Top 100 Best Values of 2008. It wasn't just on the list, it was their #1 best value. It cost about $9 at Total Wines, and it truly was a great value. This was a fairly "big" wine for the price. The color was very dark, like an inky purple with a violet rim (at least that's how I've seen it described in other places, and it seems to sum it up well). On the nose, it was all dark fruits with some peppery spiciness. Very interesting. The taste is also spicy with dark cherries and cranberries and black pepper. It was full bodied with a nice, long finish. The tannins were definitely present but not at all obnoxious.

We drank this wine with steaks that we marinated and grilled. The flavors of the wine went perfectly with the steaks. This is really a food wine. Because of its size, it's not one that I would sip on its own. But with a big, hearty meal, I highly recommend the Luzon. We continue to have good luck with Spanish wines.