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 2023 Olema Pinot Noir opens with inviting aromas of baking spice, cardamom, and rich blackberry compote. On the palate, vibrant notes of strawberry and cranberry unfold alongside elegant, soft tannins that lend a silky texture. The wine finishes with a lift of spice and a graceful freshness, capturing the poise and charm of the vintage.
Aged for 10 months in French oak barrels, the 2023 Olema Pinot Noir opens with inviting aromas of baking spice, cardamom, and rich blackberry compote. On the palate, vibrant notes of strawberry and cranberry unfold alongside elegant, soft tannins that lend a silky texture. The wine finishes with a lift of spice and a graceful freshness, capturing the poise and charm of the vintage.
