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Spangler Vineyards 2005 Viognier

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Price $19

Spangler (formerly La Garza) is in the central Oregon region that is beginning to show real potential for unusual grapes not generally associated with the state. This is a fine Viognier, cutting and clear, and fragrant with a mix of peach, grapefruit and papaya. Flavorful and restrained, with just a hint of residual sugar. — P.G. (12/1/2006)

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Spangler Vineyards 2004 Doerner Vineyard Pinot Noir

Price $18

Bright and spicy, with cherry and cranberry fruit. It’s got Christmas cake spices and a lively, tart core. Vivid and truly Burgundian, it does not overreach nor hide behind too much new oak. A sturdy bottle; well made and food-friendly. — P.G. (12/1/2006)

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Spangler Vineyards 2004 Sundown Vineyard Cabernet Franc

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Price $30

Dark and earthy, with substantial tannins, this includes a small amount of Merlot. But in this part of the world Merlot doesn’t offer much in the way of softness. It’s a hard, severe wine with black cherry and brambly blackberry fruit. Decanting will help soften it up. — P.G. (12/1/2006)

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Spangler Vineyards 2006 Sauvignon Blanc

Price $17

There’s a bit of Sémillon in the blend, but this comes through as a fresh and simple style of Sauvignon. Grapefruit, lime and a flash of pineapple give the fruit some dynamic interest, but it tails off quickly into a thin finish with a palate impression of sweetness, though the residual sugar is listed at zero. — P.G. (7/1/2007)

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Spangler Vineyards 2006 Unoaked Chardonnay

Price $20

Light flavors of apple and pear come through in this unoaked Chardonnay. Just a splash of Semillon is blended in, but this is an instance where the unadorned fruit, though clean and presentable, lacks weight and varietal distinction. It’s simple, light and a bit boring. — P.G. (7/1/2007)

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Spangler Vineyards 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon

Price $30

Though it is mostly Cab Sauvignon, the blend also includes small percentages of Merlot, Cab Franc and, for unknown reasons, Pinot Noir. Labeled reserve, it has more grip, color and concentration than the winery’s regular reds, but apart from generic red fruit and a lightly toasty barrel influence, there’s nothing specific, flavor-wise. — P.G. (7/1/2007)

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Spangler Vineyards 2004 Reserve Merlot

Price $28

This unquestionably is a bigger, darker, more concentrated wine than Spangler’s regular Merlot. But is it markedly better? I picked up a slightly roasted, slightly burned character to the fruit, and once again, tannins that are thick and chalky. Hints of chocolate and tobacco stretch out the finish a bit, although the fruit goes away quickly. — P.G. (7/1/2007)

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Spangler Vineyards 2006 Viognier

Price $16

Though similar in style to the winery’s 2005 Viognier, this edition lacks the complexity and aromatic detail. There’s plenty of acid to cut through the 1.1% residual sugar, but something is lost in that equation. Rather than cutting through with Viognier’s characteristic mix of floral, citrus and stone fruits, this just tastes like a basic white, peachy and… — P.G. (7/1/2007)

Most Reviewed Designations

Doerner Vineyard Reserve Sundown Vineyard Unoaked

Most Reviewed Varietals

Cabernet Franc Cabernet Sauvignon Chardonnay Merlot Petite Sirah Pinot Noir Sauvignon Blanc Sémillon Viognier

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