MMXVIII
2018 Red Wine
Napa Valley
Perched on the western reaches of Pritchard Hill at 1,400 feet, OVID. Napa Valley was planted in MM. Our organically farmed, 15-acre vineyard is divided into one-acre blocks with rootstock and clonal combinations of Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Merlot and Petit Verdot. OVID’s rocky red, volcanic soils and west-facing blocks yield focused and long-lived wines. In our effort to best capture a sense of place, we work tirelessly in the vineyard to ensure that the winemaking is as simple and transparent as possible. Our Premiere Napa Valley wine, entitled MMXVIII, is crafted by winemaker Austin Peterson and embraces the classic tension between its components Cabernet Sauvignon and Cabernet Franc. The winery’s name was inspired by the Roman poet, Publius Ovidius Naso, whose Metamorphoses is a poetic narrative of the Greek myths, celebrating themes of transformation and change. “Omnia mutantur, nihil interit ... the more things change, the more they stay the same.” - Ovid
Winemaker, Ovid. Napa Valley
My experience with wine begins as far back as I can remember, working in cellars and walking vineyards in Napa and Sonoma with my father. Since then I have been blessed to work with tremendously talented people in France, South Africa, Argentina, Australia, New Zealand and, of course, Napa.
Country born: United States
Education: Bachelor's Degree in Viticulture and Enology, UC Davis 2005
Years in the wine industry: 20-30 years
Winemaking Philosophy:
To deliver the most pure and compelling expression of a vineyard.,
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