Today's Wine Review
2022 St. Amant Tempranillo "Spencer Ranch Reserve"
Winery: St. Amant
Vintage: 2022
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Spencer Ranch Reserve"
Wine Category: Tempranillo
Grape blend: 87% Tempranillo, 6.5% Touriga Nacional & 6.5% Souzão
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Amador County
State or country: CA
Price: $40
Cases produced: 98
KWG Score: 93 (based on 1 review)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good+ (93)
Review date: February 5, 2026
Wine Review: This midnight purple colored Tempranillo from St. Amant opens with a dark cherry and nutty bouquet with hints of tobacco and vanilla. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, smooth, and dense. The flavor profile features a blend of dark cherries and stewed plum with notes of gentle tobacco, molasses cookie, and fig. I also detected hints of star anise, blueberry, and orange zest. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and its moderate polished tannins drift away nicely. The flavors a slight touch of heat with make this a favorite for port lovers. With food, I would pair this very good Tempranillo with pecans and sweet sausage stuffed mushrooms. Enjoy - Ken
Winemaker Notes: This is our second release of our Tempranillo Reserve. Produced from our best vineyard block, our vision is to craft and create a Tempranillo of unparalleled excellence. The best grapes, the best barrels (44% new French oak) and the best blend (87% Tempranillo, 6.5% Touriga Nacional, 6.5% Souzão) all coming together in a wine of extraordinary quality and complexity. Our Tempranillo Reserve is a wine of bold character, full-bodied, with an astonishing depth of color, robust flavors, and enticing herbal aromatics.
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