Somm David T

Independent Sommelier/Wine Educator

9.2

This was an experiment started in early 2008. To see if Costco/Kirkland could bottle a good 2005 Margaux yrs later. The answer, yes.

This is better than some not as grand Margaux vintages. Better than Lascombes and a few others. 🤷‍♂️ Think this was $18.99 or so.

I met the Costco buyer at the time in Bordeaux at En Primeur in 2014. She had worked her way up from idle to the buyer for one of the largest wine seller’s in America. Costco’s number one position was recently was overtaken by Total Wine. Her path an amazing success story.

If you were poured this blind now, you would called higher. Especially, with a good steak.

The nose is classic Bordeaux. Dark currants, brambly, blackberries/ black raspberries, ripe; dark cherries, strawberries, plum, cherries, anise to black licorice, mid berry cola, graphite, used leather, moist to dry tobacco, steeped tea, dry limestone powder, sandstone, moist clay, touch of bay leaf, hint of pepper-grilled meats, dark, rich earth w/ dry leaves, bright to candied; red, dark florals framed in liquid violets.

The palate is; rich, ripe, kinda candied fruits that are; dark currants, brambly, blackberries/ black raspberries, ripe; dark cherries, raspberries m, strawberries, plum to plum pudding, cherries, anise to black licorice, mid berry cola, dark chocolate baking bar, baking spices-nutmeg, clove, cinnamon, graphite, charcoal, used leather, moist to dry tobacco/ cigar box w/ ash, steeped tea, dry limestone powder, sandstone, dry river stone, moist, grey volcanic dark spices w/ palate heat, clay, touch of bay leaf, hint of pepper-grilled meats, dark, rich earth w/ dry leaves, gorgeously bright to candied; red, dark florals, lavender framed in liquid violets, rainfall acidity, well knitted/balance, mid toned/structured with an elegant/polished finish that last minutes and lands on graphite, spice and earthiness.

Moved between 92-93 with the steak.

Has another 7-10 yrs of road ahead.

An example of don’t judge a book by its cover. — 7 days ago

Norman

9.1

Nice but missing umphoof — 4 years ago

Josh Gimpelson

9.5

BOOM!!!!!! — 5 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.5

Last of the weekend Ovids and exactly what I was referring to in other posts. The Experiment reds are generally fantastic. Bold and rich and unique. @Matt Duncan these last two wines are what makes Ovid special. — 6 years ago

with Daniel

Eric Urbani

9.4

This is a taste of the #4 that I snuck before the tasting next week. I’m so impressed and excited to try the others — 6 years ago

Rob Sternthal

9.4

Lovely wine. Another great experiment by Ovid and a true bargain as it ages beautifully. Everything a cab franc should be.... — 6 years ago

Tom Garland

9.3

1 hour decant(some chunky/fine sediment). A beautiful dark magenta color. On the nose: Subdued notes of dark fruit, tobacco leaf, herbaceous, charred wood, pencil shavings. Taste: silky, layered wine with dark cherry/plum, earth, iron, smoke, graphite, and a peppery mineral dark chocolate medium plus finish. YUM!!! — 2 months ago

Ron R

9.4

An experiment. So consistently strong, and clearly has longevity. No rush to consume these…
So decadent, going close to the explosive line, but doesn’t cross it. Blueberries and rich black fruits mesh with sandalwood and brown sugar. Weighty on the mid palate with relaxed acidity. This is epic. Still in its prime so consume now. — 2 years ago

with Anne-marie

Jan de Weerd

9.0

We had a busy weekend with some friends going through a few bottles. We started with the nice invigorating Riesling from Figgins. Not like the 2020 however. we paired it with some different light cheeses like Brie, Muenster cheese, an apricot flavored cheese and a garlic flavored curd cheese. They all brought different flavors out of the wine. Fun experiment. Interestingly, one of the bottles was carbonated 🤔, the yeast must have still been active. — 4 years ago

with Tammy

Megan

9.0

This is 2019 Ovid Experiment W6.9.
I have really been looking forward to trying this one (my first Ovid white!), and this gorgeous sunny day presented me ample time to sit on the patio and contemplate it! Bright tropical notes on the nose. But I think the real beauty is the texture. It’s like a flower blossoming on your tongue. The floral bouquet of the Rhone varietals makes a strong appearance mid palate. — 5 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.2

@Delectable folks this is #12. “original bourbon barrel with oak inserts that have been toasted over a long period of time to infuse the bourbon”. — 6 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.2

@Delectable folks, please note this is #3.
Quite smoky, almost Islay-like, would go great with a cigar. 36 months in barrel, quite unusual for Bourbon. “New 60 gallon American Oak barrel with a low, deep impact toast profile.” — 6 years ago

Alvaro Bustillos

9.3

Ovid @ napa
Alex y nana 7/16 — 6 years ago

Josh Gimpelson

9.3

First bottle was corked (first ever Ovid that had any issues). 2nd bottle perfect! — 10 months ago

Michael Walker

10

Stellar Barolo. Definitely of the new school, lighter color, lightly structured, but radiant fruit in a refined style. Decanted 2hrs. Perfect pairing for veal/osso buco, maybe less so for a roast. Some debate whether more age would refine the fruit further or cause it to dissipate. No idea but have two more so can experiment! Made me want to get on an overnight to Piedmont tonight. — 2 years ago

Nathan Renfro

9.3

Dark ruby. Red fruit nose. Medium bodied. Silky soft tannins even right out of the bottle. Fruit forward, lots of oak, earthy, mushroom, hint of dark chocolate on the finish. Medium finish. Drinking well now. — 4 years ago

Matt Duncan

9.2

Creamy, white flower, bright peach. Nice tannin too. But where will it go with more time?! — 5 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.1

Pairs well with the Killers half time show — 6 years ago

Eric Urbani

9.2

@Delectable folks, please note this is #10. Quite a bit of wood on this one. But not as much as #3. “Custom 60 gallon French and American hybrid oak barrel with a low deep impact toast profile.” — 6 years ago

Khary Bizzell

9.0

Fragrant on the nose. Somewhat heavy tannins on the finish. Needs to breath a few hours prior to drinking. — 6 years ago