92 Points

James Suckling

2021 Olema Pinot Noir

Pinot Noir bottle

Pinot Noir

The 2021 Olema Pinot Noir, made by Amici Cellars, is a smooth and aromatic Pinot Noir showcasing the best of Sonoma County winemaking from an excellent vintage. A blend of Pinot Noir grapes from premier vineyards in the widely acclaimed Russian River Valley and Sonoma Coast appellations, the wine features classic Pinot Noir characteristics of perfumed aromas and bright, focused red fruit flavors, framed by delicate tannins.

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 breakearlier 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 Pinot Noir.

Winemaking Notes

The 2021 Olema Pinot Noir opens with aromas of ripe cherry, candied red apple and mulling spices. The palate is full of depth and balance, with black raspberry and strawberry notes leading into the silky-smooth finish.

Vintage
2021
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Sonoma County
Blend
100% Pinot Noir
Alcohol
14.2% abv

Olema Pinot Noir Ratings

92

James Suckling

A bright and crisp pinot with strawberries, flowers and hints of citrus. Medium body. Framed acidity. Consistent pinot character. Drink now.

2021 Olema Pinot Noir

92

James Suckling

Crushed-strawberry, cherry, lemon-zest, button-mushroom and cedar aromas. It’s medium-bodied with silky tannins and bright acidity. Bright, pure-fruit layers lead to an energetic finish. Drink or hold.

2019 Olema Pinot Noir

90

Jeb Dunnuck

Coming mostly from the same sites as the Chardonnay, the 2019 Pinot Noir is a mix of 667, Pommard, and 115 clones and it’s another legit wine that delivers classic aromas and flavors at an incredible price. Lots of red berry fruits, spice, hints of cola, and herbal notes emerge from this medium-bodied, balanced, textbook California Pinot Noir. It too is ideal for drinking over the coming couple of years.

2019 Olema Pinot Noir


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