90 Points
James Suckling
2022 Olema Chardonnay

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

is excited to spotlight the wines of Olema, which we feel are the perfect choice for your holiday party, dinner table or as gifts to the wine lovers in your life!
Olema looks to celebrate California’s Sonoma through vibrant, flavorful wines of outstanding value.

It all began in Sonoma County where a lively Chardonnay, a lush Pinot Noir and a complex Cabernet Sauvignon showcase the breadth of Sonoma flavors.
What results is a collection of wines perfect for an evening with friends and loved ones, wines that over-deliver with every sip.

And we cannot speak of Olema without mentioning the pedigree of winemaking talent behind these wines!
The wealth of experience from lead winemaker, Tony Biagi, includes Duckhorn, Paraduxx, Plumpjack, Cade and Hourglass. Small-production, single-vineyard wines comprise a large part of his wine portfolio, but it’s his impressive knowledge of fermentation science (with a degree from the University of California at Davis) and keen knack for sensing a wine’s building blocks that he utilizes most in the Olema cellar.

Cheers to great savings and celebrating with Olema!