Olema, Pinor Noir 2019 (92 Points) 720ml
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.
ALCOHOL: 14.1%
APPELLATION: Sonoma Coast, Petaluma Gap, Carneros, Russian
River Valley
BLEND: 100% Pinot Noir
BARREL AGING: 50% oak fermented; aged 10 months
The 2019 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.
2019 VINTAGE:
The 2019 growing season began with abundant amounts of rainfall, causing the soils to retain moisture throughout the growing season.
The long, warm summer saw very few heat events, with some strong foggy mornings setting the stage for vibrant and expressive balance in fruit development. The relatively mild finish to the white season helped to preserve freshness, strong acidity and created an opportunity for more maturity. Harvest began about two
weeks later than in ’18 and lasted for around 10 days, creating great
balance in our finished blend, with some vineyards showing strong
complexity and freshness while others added richness in the palate.
WINEMAKER NOTES:
The 2019 Olema Pinot Noir has aromas of
garnet ruby, red cherry, and plum hibiscus with fresh cranberry,
raspberry, and rose petals on the nose. The wine has bright acidity and
silky tannins with pomegranate, wild black raspberry flavors on the
palate, and hints of black pepper on the finish.