Wines produced by Lujon - Wine Enthusiast Buying Guide

92

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Lujon 2009 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley)

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Price $12

Absorbingly complex with racy, textural, mineral-driven flavors, this excellent wine features fleshy apple and pear fruit, crisply defined and extended. The low alcohol—just a tad over 13%—keeps the acids front and center; the wine is immaculately fresh, with just a touch (0.7%) of residual sugar. — P.G. (3/1/2012)

89

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Lujon 2005 Spofford Station Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (OR))

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Price $25

Once again the Spofford Station fruit shines; this is muscular, fully ripe, textural and dense with a seamless mix of red, blue and black fruits that sails effortlessly into the ripe tannins. The underpinning of firm acid and the hints of dill-flavored spice (from a percentage of American oak) serve to expand the wine in the mouth, adding breadth and depth. It… — P.G. (4/1/2009)

89

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Lujon 2006 Spofford Station Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (OR))

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Price $23

This expresses the Walla Walla character nicely; a unique mix of acid, wild berry, spice, earth and compost. Compared with other Spofford vineyard Syrahs it’s on the light side, yet has amazing persistence and pure varietal character. At this price, it’s a fine introduction to Walla Walla Syrah. — P.G. (4/1/2009)

88

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Lujon 2007 Spofford Station Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (OR))

Price $25

Though the alcohol comes close to 15%, this is still relatively light compared with other Spofford vineyard Syrahs. Sweet cherry candy, or cherry pie fruit is slathered in flavors of coconut/vanilla cream. It’s tasty, though relatively simple, especially for fruit from this vineyard, which is known for its earthy terroir. — P.G. (4/1/2010)

87

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Lujon 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley)

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Price $25

Broadly fruity, with a palate of mixed red berries and cherries. Light and balanced, this is well-made, of medium length, and ready to drink right away. — P.G. (4/1/2012)

86

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Lujon 2007 Spofford Station Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (OR))

Price $25

Tannic and astringent, this lacks the muscle and texture of the 2005. The fruit flavors center on hard raspberry candy, but it’s very chalky and astringent through the finish. — P.G. (4/1/2010)

Lujon Wines

Lujon 2009 Pinot Gris (Willamette Valley)

Lujon 2005 Spofford Station Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (OR))

Lujon 2006 Spofford Station Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (OR))

Lujon 2007 Spofford Station Syrah (Walla Walla Valley (OR))

Lujon 2008 Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley)

Lujon 2007 Spofford Station Cabernet Sauvignon (Walla Walla Valley (OR))

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