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Spangler Vineyards 2018 Carménère, Southern Oregon $39

January 16, 2023 by Great Northwest Wine Leave a Comment

Patrick Spangler’s passion for Bordeaux shows with this Carménère that’s remarkably complex with berries, red bell pepper and mint that expands on the palate with velvety smooth tannins and ends in savory barbecue notes. Qualifying award: San Francisco Chronicle (gold)

Rating: Platinum • 94 points

Production: 139 cases

Alcohol: 14.5%

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Filed Under: Latest wine reviews, Oregon, Outstanding Tagged With: #SoOregon Wine, oregon wine, platinum awards

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