Product Description

Olema Sauvignon Blanc
**Region:** Loire Valley, France
**Varietal:** 100% Sauvignon Blanc
**Alcohol:** \~11–11.5% ABV
**Closure:** Screw cap
**Awards:** 90–91 points from James Suckling in recent vintages

### 🌿 Aroma & Bouquet
Fresh and expressive, with lifted notes of **spearmint**, **wintergreen**, **lemon zest**, **jasmine**, and **gooseberry**

### Taste & Palate
Olema delivers a **crisp, medium-bodied** profile with **zippy acidity**. On the palate, expect **citrus fruits** (lemon, lime, grapefruit), **white peach skin**, **pear**, and **pineapple**, layered over a backbone of **mineral** and **wet stone** notes for added depth([Olema Wines][1]).

Flavors are complemented by refreshing herbal accents—**spearmint**, **wintergreen**, **lemon curd**—with a clean, lingering finish([Fine Wine House]

### Food Pairing Suggestions
**Oysters & Shellfish:** The acidity and mineral notes brighten seafood beautifully
**Goat-cheese and Arugula Salad:** Herbaceous match
**Light Fish or Veggie Dishes:** Think citrus-y ceviche, spring pea pasta, Thai seafood salad, or Vietnamese grilled shrimp
**Summer grazing boards:** Charcuterie with mild cheeses, melon, mild pickles—perfect chilled poolside([Reddit]

### Winemaker & Producer Story
A sister label to Napa’s Amici Cellars, **Olema was founded in 2005** to craft terroir-driven wines with everyday appeal. With mutual emphasis on balance and clarity, the winemaking team focuses on letting the Loire Valley’s character shine through([wine.com]. Production sits around \~30,000 cases annually, distributed widely in the U.S.([Serendipity Wines]. |

### Overall Impression
**Olema Sauvignon Blanc** strikes a classy balance between Old‑World precision and refreshing drinkability. Its vibrant aromatics, consistent acidity, and approachable richness make it an ideal choice for both casual sipping and refined food pairings. With its modest alcohol and screw‑cap closure, it’s meant to be enjoyed **young and bright**.