92 Points
James Suckling
2021 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon
The 2021 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes hand-selected from premier vineyards in Alexander Valley and Dry Creek in Sonoma County. This deeply flavored wine features layers of fruit and a long, intense finish.
Vintage Notes
The 2021 harvest will be remembered as a harvest of rebirth and of achievement for Olema Wines. After the challenges that 2020 brought, our team was especially looking forward to this vintage. The warmer, drier winter pushed bud break earlier than usual and was followed by a dry but steady summer growing season. Harvest began in mid-August and continued steadily before ramping up in September as the heat rose across the valley. Drought conditions throughout California led to lighter crop yields; however, we are very pleased with the exceptional quality of fruit and resulting wine in the 2021 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon.
Winemaking Notes
The 2021 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon opens with aromas of black cherry, plum and hints of cedar box. Full-bodied and balanced, this wine shows flavors of wild berries, licorice, and black olive on the palate. Silky tannins are matched with a rich fruit core throughout the long finish.
- Vintage
- 2021
- Varietal
- Cabernet Sauvignon
- Appellation
- Sonoma County
- Blend
- 85% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6% Malbec, 5% Petite Sirah, 4% Merlot
- Alcohol
- 14.5% abv