Spangler Vineyards 2015 Viognier, Southern Oregon, $21
Roseburg, Ore., winemaker Patrick Spangler continues to refine his Viognier program and gradually reduced his use of oak. This young edition serves as a beautiful and fresh example of his harvest just a few months ago. It offers a tantalizing theme of orange Creamsicle and Pim’s orange biscuit. The amazing mouth feel is silky with ample acidity, backed by a finish of Walkers Shortbread cookie and dried papaya. This earned a double gold and best of class at the 2016 Cascadia Wine Competition.
Rating: Outstanding!
Production: 192 cases
Alcohol: 14.5%
Mary Ellen says
Recently, I’ve had a Thurston Wolfe Viognier and Pinot Gris blend that was spectacular! We’re growing both varietals here at Olalla Vineyard & Winery and we’re going to try that blend as well. Our Viognier does well here in Western Washington.
Pepper Fahr says
Coyote Canyon and Martinez Martinez in Prosser have always had delightful Viogniers for me.