92 points - Best Buy The 2017 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon, made by Amici Cellars, is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes hand selected off premier vineyards in Alexander Valley, Dry Creek and Rockpile in Sonoma County. 92 Points James Suckling: "Lots of black currant and blackberry aromas with hints of wet earth and spice cake. Medium body with a solid center palate of ripe fruit and fine tannins. Soft and silky. Delicious finish." 90 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Lastly, the Cabernet Sauvignon Sonoma County is outstanding and reveals a ruby/purple color, attractive notes of black cherry and blackberry fruits, plenty of tobacco leaf and graphite, medium body, and nicely integrated acidity. It’s a classic Sonoma Cabernet Sauvignon that tastes like it cost 3-4 times the price. It will keep for a decade." 90 Points Robert Parker: "Blended of 90% Cabernet Sauvignon, 3% Malbec, 2% Cabernet Franc, 2% Petit Verdot, 2% Merlot and 1% Petite Sirah aged 14 months in 50% new French oak, the Cabernet Sauvignon Olema is deep garnet-purple colored and features textbook cassis, warm plums ad blackberries notions with hints of cedar, sandalwood and menthol. Medium to full-bodied, it bursts in the mouth with juicy, crunchy fruit, framed by soft tannins and a lively line, finishing on a refreshing minty note."
Eric
Undrinkable chemistry experiment gone horribly wrong. Must have every FDA-approved additive inside.
Undrinkable chemistry experiment gone horribly wrong. Must have every FDA-approved additive inside.
7.8Dennis Kellison
Nice cab, not big and bold but improved after breathing. Dark berry, mild fruit
Nice cab, not big and bold but improved after breathing. Dark berry, mild fruit
8.8Eric Bodnar
Pretty boring and forgettable - lots of cherry upfront then dies.
Pretty boring and forgettable - lots of cherry upfront then dies.
7.9Brad Taylor
This wine has the taste as if feet were used to stomp the grapes. No recommendation here.
This wine has the taste as if feet were used to stomp the grapes. No recommendation here.
6.4Randy Boss
TW $25
TW $25
9.1Oscar Rosales
Nice cab, great flavor and very unique
Nice cab, great flavor and very unique
8.5Monique Blanchard
Better after sitting but many better wines in $30 price point
Better after sitting but many better wines in $30 price point
6.9Erica and Brad
Cabernet Sauvignon
Cabernet Sauvignon
9.3Marco Rodriguez
Good cab. Nice black fruits up front leading to some acidity in the middle with decent tannins at the end. Feels medium body. Needs to breath.
Good cab. Nice black fruits up front leading to some acidity in the middle with decent tannins at the end. Feels medium body. Needs to breath.
8.9James Topp
RL
RL
8.9WARNING: DRINKING DISTILLED SPIRITS, BEER, COOLERS, WINE AND OTHER ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGES MAY INCREASE CANCER RISK, AND, DURING PREGNANCY, CAN CAUSE BIRTH DEFECTS.