Wine Name: Altos de Luzon
Producer: Finca Luzon
Vintage: 2002 Appellation: Jumilla (pronounced hu-me-ya)
Varietals: 50% Monastrell (Mourvedre), 25% Cabernet Sauvignon, 25% Tempranillo
Color: Cloudy dark cherry
Aroma: Huge nose dominated by leather, blackberries, and cassis, underscored by loads of chocolate covered dark cherries, mint, green peppers, and game notes. Beautiful caressing tannins.
Finish: Long and lingering finish morphing from currants into ripe strawberries
Rating: 89-90 points
Price: $17
Notes: A huge and delightfully balanced red wine perfectly suited to grilled lamb chops, game and stinky cheeses. Drink now, those beautiful tannins are spot on right now.
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