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Chardonnay Reserve

The Olema Chardonnay Reserve is the result of the phenomenal vineyards we work with each year, allowing us the opportunity to make a second Chardonnay beginning in 2017. A little richer, more unctuous and forward than the California Chardonnay, the Reserve Chardonnay is made with a little more new oak and leaps from the glass with flavors of caramelized fruit and apricot combine with vanilla and custard notes.

Vintage Notes

The 2024 growing season followed 2023 as another noteworthy harvest in Napa and Sonoma, with amplewinter rain to set the vines up for success before a mild spring and warm summer. Several hot days in June and July were balanced by cool nights, allowing longhang time for the fruit to fully ripen while preserving acidity. Harvest was earlier than in 2023, bringing in excellent quality fruit. The white wines have vibrant acidity, bright fruit flavors, and balance freshness and elegance.

Winemaking Notes

The Olema Chardonnay Reserve, made by Amici Cellars, is a blend produced from premier vineyards in Sonoma County. This blend was aged in barrels for a rich, creamy texture that leads to a long finish. This rich, full-bodied Chardonnay opens with vibrant aromas of Cara Cara orange, white flowers, and vanilla bean. The palate is round yet elegant, showcasing layered flavors of crème brûlée, ripe nectarine, and chamomile. Framed by precise, lively acidity, the wine carries its generous texture through a long, balanced finish.

Vintage
2024
Varietal
Chardonnay
Appellation
Sonoma County
Blend
100% Chardonnay
Alcohol
14% abv

Olema Chardonnay Reserve Ratings

92

James Suckling

Apple, lemon, stone and pear aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, fresh and crisp with light vanilla and a crisp finish. Drink now.

2023 Olema Chardonnay Reserve

92

James Suckling

Apple, lemon, stone and pear aromas and flavors. Medium-bodied, fresh and crisp with light vanilla and a crisp finish.

2022 Olema Chardonnay Reserve

91

James Suckling

Sliced cooked apple, light toffee and hints of dried bread on both the nose and palate. Medium-bodied with tangy acidity and a light vanilla finish. Drink now.

2021 Olema Chardonnay Reserve


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