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2021 OVID NAPA VALLEY RED
Pritchard Hill · Cabernet Franc

2021 OVID NAPA VALLEY RED

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Product Details

VarietalCabernet Franc
RegionPritchard Hill
ProducerOvid
Vintage2021
Size750ML
ABV14.8%
WinemakerAustin Peterson
FarmingOrganic
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Professional Ratings

100

Jeb Dunnuck

Moving to the 2021 Cabernet Sauvignon, it's 79% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, and the balanced 7% Merlot and 4% Petit Verdot. Insanely pure, it offers kaleidoscope-like aromatics of black and blue fruits, spring flowers, chocolate, burning embers, and bouquet garni. Full-bodied on the palate, it doesn't get any better, and it's concentrated, has building tannins, and a monster of a finish. Offering more generosity and opulence than just about every other wine in the vintage, this is a killer bottle of wine! It will make your eyes roll back in your head today, yet will ideally be given 4-5 years of bottle age and will evolve gracefully over the following two decades. Bravo!
100

Decanter

Each year, the blend of Ovid wines varies depending on the vintage. Winemaker Austin Peterson prefers not to pre-plan the blend, instead approaching each vintage with a fresh perspective. Often, the wine needs more Cabernet Sauvignon to qualify as a Napa Valley varietal wine. The vineyard features an abundance of Clone 4, planted across four of its 17 blocks within the 6ha site. This clone contributes a distinctive savoury character and polish, evident in the 2021 vintage with its flinty minerals, green tobacco, and mulberry fruit, reminiscent of Napa Cabernets from the 1970s. Comprising 80% Cabernet Sauvignon, 10% Cabernet Franc, 6% Merlot, and 4% Petit Verdot, the wine is aged 20 months in 66% new French oak. It is full-bodied with ripe, chewy tannins that assert themselves on entry but gradually soften, revealing a beautifully layered wine with mineral-infused mulberry fruit and green tobacco aromas. The wine exhibits notable tension, supported by a pH level 3.78, ensuring vibrancy and freshness. It is a pedigreed wine characterized by balance, intensity, and complexity." by balance, intensity, and complexity.

About This Wine

More about the 2021 OVID NAPA VALLEY RED WINE: Ovid's 2021 Napa Valley Red captures the majestic allure of Pritchard Hill, a terroir renowned for its ability to yield wines of exceptional quality, as evidenced by two prestigious 100-point scores. Nestled on slopes rich with volcanic history, Ovid stands alongside revered estates such as Colgin, Bryant, and Chappellet, producing wines that resonate with profound depth and character. Guided by winemaker Austin Peterson, whose craft has been honed under the mentorship of luminaries Andy Erickson and Michel Rolland, this vintage reflects meticulous artistry. Peterson aged the wine for 20 months in French oak, blending approximately 80% Cabernet Sauvignon with Cabernet Franc, Merlot, and Petit Verdot. The result is a masterful wine, harmoniously balancing robust power with elegant finesse. Inspired by the Roman poet Ovid, celebrated for his transformative "Metamorphoses," the winery embraces a philosophy of innovative exploration. This spirit infuses wines crafted to evolve gracefully over time. As critic Jeb Dunnuck proclaims, "this is a killer bottle of wine!"—a view underscored by its dual perfect scores, making this release an essential treasure for discerning collectors and devoted enthusiasts.

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