Olema's lead winemaker is Tony Biag, and we'd like to think it's his big personality that imbues the Olema wines with such heart, but his two decade-plus tenure in the wine industry might be part of it, too. His wealth of experience includes Duckhorn, Paraduxx, Plumpjack, Cade, Hourglass, and Patria. 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. Ultimately, the wine he ends up making is the wine the team most wants to drink, and one he thinks others will too. He is aided by the talented hand of his co-winemaker Dante West. Dante brings "book smarts" and "street smarts" to the Olema team, and he has honed his talents at notable wineries, such as Arista, Mending Wall, and Flowers.
Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, the 2021 Olema Pinot Noir 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, this wine entices with a prominent nose featuring blackberry compote, cinnamon sticks, and fresh red berries. On the palate, a subtle hazelnut toastiness intertwines with black cherry, mulling spices, and delicate rose water. The finish has a nuanced spice and medium body.
Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, the 2021 Olema Pinot Noir 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, this wine entices with a prominent nose featuring blackberry compote, cinnamon sticks, and fresh red berries. On the palate, a subtle hazelnut toastiness intertwines with black cherry, mulling spices, and delicate rose water. The finish has a nuanced spice and medium body.
