Today's Wine Review
2023 Cantadora Tempranillo "The Advocate"
Winery: Cantadora
Vintage: 2023
Wine Name/Vineyard: "The Advocate"
Wine Category: Tempranillo
Grape blend: 95% Tempranillo & 5% Graciano
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Amador County
State or country: CA
Price: $50
Cases produced: 130
KWG Score: 94 (based on 1 review)
Ken's Wine Rating: Excellent (94)
Review date: September 6, 2026
Wine Review: This hazy and medium ruby colored Tempranillo from Cantadora opens with a fig and black cherry bouquet with hints of oolong tea and violets. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and smooth. The flavor profile is a cherry and stone dust blend with notes of oolong tea and mild tobacco. We also detected hints of fig, blackberry, and oak. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and rather dusty tannins linger last for quite some time. We would pair this Tempranillo with veal osso buco or porterhouse steak. Enjoy - KWGTP
Winemaker Notes: This hazy and medium ruby colored Tempranillo from Cantadora is excellent! It opens with a fig and black cherry bouquet with hints of oolong tea and violets. On the palate, this wine is full bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round, and smooth. The flavor profile is a cherry and stone dust blend with notes of oolong tea and mild tobacco. We also detected hints of fig, blackberry, and oak. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and rather dusty tannins linger last for quite some time. We would pair this Tempranillo with veal osso buco or porterhouse steak. Enjoy - KWGTP
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