2013 Ovid Napa Valley Red Wine, Napa Valley, Bottle (750ml)

DR100 "A decade later, the 2013 Ovid is a complete wine, showcasing the limitless potential of crafting Cabernet Sauvignon perfection atop Pritchard Hill. Effusive aromas of red berry fruits lightly powdered by the dust of pulverised crushed stones are framed by succulent cedar spices and pops of blue agave, new-growth chaparral, dried thyme, sage and rose petals. Full-bodied and layered with a rich panoply of blackberry, cherry, plum, and pomegranate fruits with a zesty acid tension. A mix of fruit and warm earth notes is supported by powerful, grippy tannins that firm up the broad-shouldered structure, while the finish is lengthy and filled with a host of purple florals, creme de cassis, and more elegant cedar spices. Seamless, pleasure-packed and simply wonderful to drink." JC for DR Dec 2022

AG98+ "This tasting reinforces my view that the 2013 is the most complete Ovid yet. Dark, powerful and vertical in its sense of structure, the 2013 possesses terrific intensity, with a backbone of firm tannin that will allow the wine to age gracefully for many years. I wouldn’t dream of touching a bottle before age ten. Vivid and exceptionally balanced, the 2013 Ovid captures all the pedigree that is such a signature of this great Napa Valley vintage. " AG for VM Feb 2017

RP98 "The 2013 Proprietary Red, a slightly different blend from the 2012 of 84% Cabernet Sauvignon and 16% Cabernet Franc, is a much smaller production of 350 cases. This wine, which ratchets up the level of intensity, has an opaque purple color and a beautiful nose of blackberry, blueberry and cassis as well as hints of espresso, white flowers, and subtle background toast. The wine hits the palate with a cascade of gorgeous fruit, sweet tannin, great delineation and acidity, and a long, velvety, voluptuously textured mouthfeel. This big, inky, thick, juicy wine should age beautifully for 25-30 years." RP Dec 2015

Robert Parker writes, "The wines of Ovid have been extraordinary since I first tasted them. This is not a big property, just a mere 15 acres, high on Pritchard Hill. Winemaker Austin Peterson gets consulting help from Andy Erickson, and my recollection is that Michel Rolland also provided assistance at some point. Viticulturalist to the superstars, David Abreu, manages the vineyard. Everything they do is fermented in concrete tanks except for the Syrah, and the wines typically spend just under two years in mostly new oak and are bottled with minimal, if any, clarification. All of these wines obviously display great fragrance, purity and incredible equilibrium/balance." Published: Dec 30, 2015