Rated equal to, or slightly higher than, similar wines at this price point
Winery | Olema |
|---|---|
Grapes | 100% Pinot Noir |
Region | Sonoma County |
Wine style | Californian Pinot Noir |
Alcohol content | 14.1% |
Allergens | Contains sulfites |
Wine description | A burst of fresh black cherry, ripe strawberry and cola spice on the nose lead to deep flavors of red fruits with hints of earth, warm spice and violets. Supple tannins are balanced by exuberant acidity on a long finish. |
Light | Bold | |
Smooth | Tannic | |
Dry | Sweet | |
Soft | Acidic |
Pinot Noir has the well deserved reputation of being a finicky and difficult grape to cultivate. It thrives in cooler climates like Burgundy and the Willamette Valley in Oregon, but is also widely planted throughout sun-drenched California.
Pinot Noir reflects its terroir, or place of origin, more than just about any other variety. That's certainly part of its broad appeal, and right now, there i...
