Ovid Hexameter 2018

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Ovid Hexameter 2018 is a powerful, Cabernet Franc-driven Napa Valley red that captures the precision and intensity of Pritchard Hill at its best. Built from a Bordeaux-inspired ble nd and matured in French oak, it combines depth, structure, and remarkable freshness in a wine with a long future ahead.MakuprofiiliIn the glass, it shows a deep, dark color that hints at its concentration. The nose is vivid and layered, with aromas of dark cherry, blueberry, rhubarb, blood orange, mint, almond, sage, crushed rocks, rose petal, spice, licorice, and new leather. The palate is full-bodied and richly textured, yet beautifully balanced, with ripe blue and black fruit, blackcurrant, leafy tobacco, chocolate, candied flowers, and baking spices. Fine tannins and a polished, seamless structure give the wine both elegance and power, while its mineral edge adds tension and lift. This is a wine built to age gracefully for decades, gaining even more complexity with time.ViininvalmistusThe fruit comes from Ovid’s own vineyards on Pritchard Hill in Napa Valley, a rocky, elevated site known for delivering small berries, deep concentration, and striking mineral character. Harvesting is done with meticulous attention to ripeness and parcel selection, and the final blend for 2018 is 46% Cabernet Franc, 41% Cabernet Sauvignon, 12% Merlot, and 1% Petit Verdot. The wine was aged for 22 months in French oak barrels, with around 65% new oak, lending structure, spice, and nuance without overwhelming the fruit.Ruoka & tarjoiluThis is an excellent match for grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, roast lamb, venison, or a well-aged hard cheese. Serve at around 16–18°C for the best expression of its aromatics and balance. Decanting for 1–2 hours is recommended if opening young, though extended cellaring will reward patience.TuottajaOvid is a small, highly respected Napa Valley estate founded in 2000 by Mark Nelson and Dana Johnson on Pritchard Hill, northeast of Oakville. The winery has earned a reputation for producing some of the region’s most distinctive and sought-after wines, combining organic farming principles with solar-powered operations and a spirit of constant experimentation. Since 2010, winemaker Austin Peterson has been central to its success, bringing broad international experience and a creative, precise approach that has helped define Ovid’s singular style. Show more