{"product_id":"olema-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-sonoma-county-california","title":"Amici Cellars Olema Cabernet Sauvignon 2018 (Sonoma County, California) - [JS 92] [DM 91]","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Winery:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAmici Cellars, nestled in Napa Valley, is a family-owned winery dedicated to crafting exceptional wines that reflect the region's rich terroir. Founded by a group of friends with a shared passion for winemaking, Amici emphasizes hands-on involvement—from vineyard cultivation to cellar operations—ensuring each bottle embodies their commitment to quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout this Wine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2018 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon is a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon grapes hand-selected from premier vineyards in Alexander Valley, Dry Creek and Rockpile in Sonoma County. This deeply flavored wine features layers of fruit and a long, intense finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrowing Season 2018:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e2018 was truly a winemakers’ vintage, and the quality of the resulting wines presents itself in bottle. Generous rainfall in February led to a late budbreak and extended flowering period. Beautiful and mild weather throughout spring and summer made for a healthy crop load. With no major heat spikes or weather events in the fall, winemakers were able to patiently wait to pick at optimal fruit ripeness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTasting Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe 2018 Olema Cabernet Sauvignon opens with lovely aromas of currant, plum, ripe blackberry and dark fruits structured with a warm, cobbler-like sweet oak. On the palate, the wine has polished, silky tannins with notes of dark chocolate, blueberry, cherry kirsch and cocoa.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBLEND: 86% Cabernet Sauvignon, 4% Merlot, 4% Cabernet Franc, 4% Malbec, 2% Petite Verdot\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBARREL AGING: Aged 14 months in 50% new French oak barrels\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eRatings \u0026amp; Reviews\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e92 Points - James Suckling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lots of currants, vanilla and dark berries with walnuts and chocolate. It’s full-bodied, layered and flavorful. This is a rich cab and needs time to come together. Try after 2021.\" (Aug 2020)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e91 Points - Decanter Magazine:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Lovely aromas of blackberry, currant and savoury spice. A heady, full-throttle mix of dark chocolate and nutty nuances build on the richly textured and solidly structured mid-palate, joined by more dense, ripe dark fruit.\" - Stacy Slinkard (Jan 2021)\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Artisan Wine \u0026 Spirits","offers":[{"title":"750 ml","offer_id":67631774007661,"sku":null,"price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0481\/8940\/7391\/files\/8528d3dde96530ecedd10de4ad36b8ed.webp?v=1791417041","url":"https:\/\/artisan.wine\/products\/olema-cabernet-sauvignon-2018-sonoma-county-california","provider":"Artisan W\u0026S","version":"1.0","type":"link"}