Finca Luzon Verde 2004

Finca Luzon Verde 2004 Spain, Jumilla ($9)

Another Jorge Ordonez selection. Another reasonably priced wine. Another happy wine drinker here. I am beginning to see a pattern. I believe that this winery is run by Juan Gil. I reviewed his Monastrell here recently. This too, is 100% Monastrell, from Jumilla, and achieving praise in the U.S. with wine critics. This bottle is certified organic too, so call a hippy and raise a glass to this vintage.

Verde means green in spanish, but there's nothing green about the taste of this wine. Purple in color and medium body. Blueberries, plums, and some floral notes on the nose. Crisp and clean with a full dark fruit flavor. It isn't as fleshy as the Juan Gil. Has a soft spice on the finish. This wine is very drinkable and satisfying. When I don't want the hedonism of the Juan Gil Monastrell, I will gladly drink this one. The organic aspect of this wine is a bonus. My grade: B

Comments

[jens at cincinnati wine warehouse]

I will look for it next time I am at Cutting Edge Selections, the local distributor for Jorge's wines. Nine bucks huh?

jens at cincinnati wine

[marcy mcloone]

what is monastrell

[jens at cincinnati wine warehouse]

Spanish for Mourvedre, which is a grape varietal. I am quoting here from the Torres website, "It makes intense wines with good tannic energy that soften with age. It is often used in blends with velvety varieties such as Garnacha (Grenache)."

jens at cincinnati wine encyclopedia

[jens at cincinnati wine warehouse]

Just reviewed this wine and addded a link to your review. Thanks,

[winston]

WOW! I found it ON SALE for $6.99 locally in MD. Tried it, and went back the next day for a case. How do you beat a sub-$90 case that will likely improve over the next year or three? I'm buying another case for a friend...

[dom]

Just a quick note. The winery is not owned by Juan Gil. Juan Gil is a separate winery in the Jumilla D.O.