Ovid Napa Valley
2012 Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley AVA
Auction 18 | Lot No. 193
Vintage: 2012
Ovid Napa Valley
Cabernet Sauvignon
Napa Valley
5 cases produced
Highlights
- This wine is a blend of barrel-fermented lots from a great vintage
- Meticulously crafted by Austin Peterson, winemaker, and Andy Erickson, consulting winemaker
- From Ovid's estate vineyard on Pritchard Hill, renowned for its terracotta soil and larger-than-life rocks
- Our vineyard is organically farmed by David Abreu and is CCOF certified organic
Wine Facts
- Sustainably produced
- Organically produced (also commonly called "organically grown")
- Wine is 100% estate grown and bottled
Austin Peterson
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.,
Imbibe Wine and Spirits
4140 Truxtun Avenue
Bakersfield CA 93309
661-633-9463
Other Premiere Napa Valley Wines available from Imbibe Wine and Spirits:
| Winery | Vintage | Variety | Appellation | Fanciful | Auction |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taplin Cellars | 2018 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | E. Lewelling Taplin | 24 (2020) |
| Nellcôte | 2017 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Wild Card | 23 (2019) |
| Hestan Vineyards | 2017 | Grenache | Napa Valley | Estate | 22 (2018) |
| Kelly Fleming Wines | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 22 (2018) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2016 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 22 (2018) |
| THE DEBATE | 2015 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 21 (2017) | |
| Kelly Fleming Wines | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Calistoga | 20 (2016) | |
| Oakville Ranch Vineyards | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Cole Cannonball | 20 (2016) |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2014 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 20 (2016) |
| Dos Lagos Vineyards | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Atlas Peak | 19 (2015) | |
| Salvestrin | 2012 | Red Wine | St. Helena | 20th Anniversary Blend | 19 (2015) |
| Stone The Crows | 2013 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 19 (2015) | |
| Etude | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Vine Hill Ranch | 18 (2014) |
| Ovid Napa Valley | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 18 (2014) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 18 (2014) |
| Ladera Vineyards | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Two Mountains | 17 (2013) |
| Lail Vineyards | 2011 | Sauvignon Blanc | Napa Valley | Henry IV | 17 (2013) |
| Paradigm Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 17 (2013) | |
| Quintessa | 2012 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Rutherford | Dragon’s Terraces | 17 (2013) |
| Spottswoode Estate Vineyard and Winery | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | St. Helena | 17 (2013) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2011 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 17 (2013) |
| Etude | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | 16 (2012) | |
| Lail Vineyards | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Henry III | 16 (2012) |
| Laird Family Estate | 2010 | Red Wine | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| Miner Family Winery | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | 16 (2012) | |
| VHR, Vine Hill Ranch | 2010 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Oakville | Assessment | 16 (2012) |
| Artesa Winery | 1999 | Cabernet Sauvignon | Napa Valley | Bookends Blend | 6 (2002) |
| Oakford Vineyards | 1997 | Cabernet Sauvignon (100%) | Oakville | 3 (1999) |
Winery Distribution
Ovid Napa Valley is distributed in the following markets. Please contact the winery directly for the most up-to-date distribution information and to explore commercial opportunities.
Domestic:
- Alabama (International Wines, Inc. )
- Alaska (RNDC)
- Arizona (Breakthru Beverage)
- California (Breakthru Beverage)
- Colorado (Breakthru Beverage)
- Connecticut (Interwine, Inc. )
- Delaware (Breakthru Beverage)
- Florida (RNDC)
- Georgia (Hemispheres)
- Hawaii (SGWS)
- Idaho (Hayden Beverage)
- Illinois (Heritage Wine Cellars)
- Indiana (RNDC)
- Iowa (SGWS)
- Kansas (Standard Beverage)
- Kentucky (RNDC)
- Louisiana (RNDC)
- Maine (Nappi Distributors)
- Maryland (RNDC)
- Massachusetts (Carolina Wine Company (Martignetti))
- Michigan (Great Lakes Wine & Spirits)
- Minnesota (SGWS)
- Missouri (Breakthru Beverage)
- Montana (Summit Beverage)
- Montana (Hayden Beverage)
- Montana (Intermountain Distributing Company)
- Montana (Briggs Distributing Company)
- Nebraska (RNDC)
- Nevada (Breakthru Beverage)
- New Jersey (Opici)
- New Mexico (RNDC)
- New York (Empire Merchants)
- North Carolina (Advintage Distributing)
- Ohio (Vintage Wine Distributor)
- Oklahoma (RNDC)
- Oregon (RNDC)
- Pennsylvania (Breakthru Beverage)
- Rhode Island (Mancini Beverage/Rhode Island Distributing)
- South Carolina (RNDC)
- South Dakota (RNDC)
- Tennessee (Best Brands, Inc.)
- Tennessee (SGWS)
- Texas (RNDC)
- Utah (RNDC)
- Vermont (CBC Import)
- Virginia (Z Wine Guy)
- Washington (RNDC)
- Wisconsin (General Beverage Sales)
- Wyoming (RNDC)