92 Points

James Suckling

2021 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon bottle

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

Olema Cabernet Sauvignon Ratings

92

James Suckling

A very fine-tannined cab with redcurrants, berries and hints of fresh herb aromas and flavors, with some chocolate and hazelnut. Medium-bodied. Delicious and polished. Drinks beautifully now but can age nicely.

2021 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon

91

James Suckling

A lot of chocolate, coconut and vanilla on the nose with some ripe dark fruit. Some tobacco, too. Medium-bodied, firm and fruity. Delicious now.

2019 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon

92

James Suckling

Lots of currants, vanilla and dark berries with walnuts and chocolate. It’s full-bodied, layered and flavorful. This is a rich cab and needs time to come together. Try after 2021.

2018 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon


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