Lot 256
OVID WINERY EXPERIMENT NO. G 8.1 RED WINE 2011 (2)
OVID WINERY PROPRIETARY RED WINE 2009 (1) WA 98+
OVID WINERY PROPRIETARY RED WINE 2010 (3) WA (96-98)
Lot 256 Details
OVID WINERY EXPERIMENT NO. G 8.1 RED WINE 2011 (2)
Napa Valley.
OVID WINERY PROPRIETARY RED WINE 2009 (1)
Napa Valley.
The 2009 Ovid is stunningly beautiful. At times it shows a little more depth, power and richness than the Hexameter, but both wines are compelling. Endless layers of fruit saturate the palate as this rich, intense wine conquers the heart and intellect. A totally vivid wine, the 2009 is even more impressive from bottle than it was from barrel. Over the time I followed it, the 2009 gained finesse and elegance in the glass, which bodes quite well for the future. Intense graphite, crushed rocks and pencil shaving nuances add energy to the polished, huge finish. The blend is 58% Cabernet Sauvignon, 30% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. Anticipated maturity: 2017-2029. December 2012 WA 98+
OVID WINERY PROPRIETARY RED WINE 2010 (3)
Napa Valley.
Sweet dark cherries and plums are some of the notes that explode from the 2010 Ovid. An utterly vivid, breathtaking wine, the 2010 impresses for its incredible balance and overall sense of harmony. Flowers of all sorts, sage and rosemary develop in the glass, adding tons of complexity. Today the 2010 is a little reticent next to the decidedly more exuberant 2009, which is quite typical of wines from Pritchard Hill at this stage in the evolution of these vintages. Power, pure vibrancy and intensity are the hallmarks of the 2010. This is another stunning wine from the team at Ovid. I can’t wait to see how the 2010 develops in bottle. Anticipated maturity: 2018-2030. December 2012 WA (96-98)