90 Points

James Suckling

2022 Olema Chardonnay

Chardonnay bottle

Chardonnay

The Olema Chardonnay, made by Amici Cellars, is a blend produced from premier vineyards in California. A portion of the wine was aged in barrels for a rich, creamy texture with the remainder fermented in stainless steel which preserves the bright, vibrant fruit and crispness.

Vintage Notes

The 2022 harvest in Northern California’s Napa and Sonoma regions had a great beginning with early rains, followed by consistent spring and mild summer weather. Harvest began in mid-August and progressed rapidly through a late summer heat spike, resulting in the harvesting of all white grapes by mid-September. The overall quality of the 2022 vintage is incredible, with concentrated flavors and great freshness.

Winemaking Notes

A classic California Chardonnay, the 2022 Olema Chardonnay begins with notes of white peach, lime zest and cinnamon stick on the nose. The rich and opulent palate is filled with Anjou pear, green apple and hints of caramel with great acidity framing a round mouthfeel.

Vintage
2022
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
California
Blend
100% Chardonnay
Alcohol
13.8% abv

Olema Chardonnay Ratings

90

James Suckling

This affordable and generous wine is fermented mostly in tanks with oak staves suspended in them for flavor and texture. Made from 60% Sonoma grapes, it has a buttery vanillin aroma and good ripe pear and golden apple flavors. Easy in texture but balanced.

2022 Olema Chardonnay

90

James Suckling

A minerally and appley chardonnay with apple blossom. Medium body. Creamy and textured. Drink now.

2021 Olema Chardonnay

91

James Suckling

Ripe apple, lemon zest, melon, vanilla and brioche on the nose. It’s full-bodied with a ripe, creamy palate, balanced by fresh acidity. Plenty of stone fruit. Drink now.

2020 Olema Chardonnay


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