92 Points

James Suckling

2023 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon

Cabernet Sauvignon

The 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.

Winemaking Notes

The 2023 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon opens with a richly spiced aromatic profile, offering layers of black pepper, Christmas spice, Madagascar vanilla, and ripe cassis. On the palate, full-bodied tannins are balanced by vibrant acidity, delivering bold flavors of blackberry, baker’s chocolate, and crème de cassis. The wine finishes with depth and elegance, weaving together ripe fruit, warm spice, and polished texture.

Vintage: 2023

Varietal: Cabernet Sauvignon

Appellation: Sonoma County

Blend: 77% Cabernet Sauvignon, 14% Malbec, 6% Petite Sirah, 3% Merlot

Alcohol: 14.4% abv

Olema Cabernet Sauvignon Ratings

92

James Suckling

Wow, so fresh, flavorful and drinkable despite intense concentration and moderate to full tannins. A great value and very well balanced. Sourced from very good sites on Moon Mountain, Sonoma Mountain and Dry Creek Valley. Blended with 12% malbec. Drink now.

2023 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon

92

James Suckling

Polished but bold and textured, this deeply flavored wine offers black cherry, blueberry and raspberry accents, along with spicy, savory elements from small amounts of malbec, petite sirah and merlot. Moderate tannins lend a light snap to the texture.

2022 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon

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