Benchmark Wines by

Ovid

The Winery

Ovid

“As a poet, Ovid has several remarkable qualities. His great scope and ambition enabled him to seamlessly tie together all of the Greek myths into a single unbroken song in his poem Metamorphoses. And throughout this long text, his poetry is simultaneously dense and rich and extremely fluid and fluent. Each year, when crafting our flagship Ovid Napa Valley blend, we are inspired to recreate these poetic qualities in the wine: to tell a compelling story from our estate; to make wine at once many-layered and seamless; to add texture and finesse that belies its strength and power.”
–Note from the Producer

Located on the famed Pritchard Hill in St. Helena, Ovid was founded by husband and wife, Mark Nelson and Dana Johnson. They chose the name as a reference to a Roman Poet of the same name who lived around 2000 years ago and find ways to incorporate his works into the winery’s marketing and branding efforts. Pritchard Hill is located on the eastern side of Oakville and is one of the rockiest parts of Napa perfect for growing the Bordeaux varieties that the producer is known for.

The winery has been set up for success since the beginning thanks to its “dream team” including Vineyard Manager David Abreu from Abreu Vineyards and Founding Winemaker Andy Erickson, previously from Screaming Eagle, Harlan, and Staglin. Most recently, Ovid was sold to the owners of Silver Oak Cellars and Twomey wineries, the Duncan family.

www.ovidvineyards.com

2007
5 In Stock
750ml
V92
WA92
CT92
Favorite
Share
View all wines by Ovid

Tasting Notes

WA92
Cabernet Franc takes center stage in the 2007 Experiment A2.7, a wine that impresses for its fabulous balance and overall harmony. Mocha, red cherries, spice box and crushed flowers are wrap around the palate in this supple, mid-weight offering. A rich, radiant finish rounds things out in style. The 2007 is 48.02% Cabernet Franc, 45.37% Cabernet Sauvignon, 6.23% Merlot and 0.38% Petit Verdot, all done in concrete. Anticipated maturity: 2012-2019.

Other wines you may like

2006
1 In Stock
750ml
WA96
CT95
WA+96
Favorite
Share
2007
1 In Stock
750ml
WA97
V95
JS95
Favorite
Share

Rare Wines, Serious Collectors

As the #1 back-vintage retailer in the US, Benchmark Wine Group prides itself on being a trusted source for the greatest wines in the world. Their unparalleled market knowledge and exceptional service have come together to provide the most accessible cellar of rare and sought-after wines with a guarantee.

Provenance Guarantee

Benchmark Wine Group

445 Devlin Road
Napa, CA 94558

Phone: 707.255.3500
Fax: 707.255.3503
SMS: 707.200.4049

Questions?

Monday-Friday 8:30am-4:30pm
Shipping Questions?
orders@benchmarkwine.com

Included in Wine Enthusiast's 50 Best Wine Retailers in America