Today's Wine Review
2022 St. Amant Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French) "Spencer Ranch"
Winery: St. Amant
Vintage: 2022
Wine Name/Vineyard: "Spencer Ranch"
Wine Category: Syrah & Shiraz (Other than French)
Grape blend: 100% Syrah
Bottle size: 750 ml
Region: Amador County
State or country: CA
Price: $24
Cases produced: unknown
KWG Score: 89.5 (based on 1 review)
Ken's Wine Rating: Very Good (89.5)
Review date: January 14, 2026
Wine Review: This dark ruby colored Syrah from St. Amant is a very good value. It opens with a black currant and black olive bouquet with hints of eucalyptus and black cherry. On the palate, this wine is medium bodied with integrated medium plus acidity. The mouthfeel is balanced, round and easy to drink. The flavor profile is an elderberry and hot cinnamon blend with notes of black cherry and clove. I also detected hints of spiced plum and cedar. The finish is dry, and its flavors, acidity, and fine tannins drift away nicely. I would pair this food friendly Syrah with Provencal beef stew. Enjoy – Ken
Winemaker Notes: From our Amador County vineyard and aged for 16 months in barrels, the 2022 Syrah has a ripe core of blackberries, dried flowers, pepper, and a spicy grippy finish. It’s a delightful wine that should evolve well over the next 5-7 years and will pair well with braised short ribs or an In-N-Out burger.
Buy it: Use 1000 Corks to find stores that sell St. Amant 2022 Syrah.
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