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Spangler Vineyards 2005 Viognier (Southern Oregon)
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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)
Spangler Vineyards 2004 Doerner Vineyard Pinot Noir (Southern Oregon)
- $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)
Spangler Vineyards 2004 Sundown Vineyard Cabernet Franc (Southern Oregon)
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- $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)
Spangler Vineyards 2006 Sauvignon Blanc (Southern Oregon)
- $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)
Spangler Vineyards 2006 Unoaked Chardonnay (Southern Oregon)
- $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)
Spangler Vineyards 2004 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon (Southern Oregon)
- $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)
Spangler Vineyards 2004 Reserve Merlot (Southern Oregon)
- $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)
Spangler Vineyards 2005 Merlot (Southern Oregon)
- $20
Southern Oregon Merlot, it can be argued, should taste exactly like this—light and pretty cherry fruit, tart acids and lush, chocolaty tannins. For me the tannins way out-strip the fruit, which is delicate to the point of semi-invisibility. It’s a pleasant wine, clean and true to its regional style.
— P.G.
(7/1/2007)
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