Ovum Wines
Big Salt Elkton White Blend
Oregon, USA
Not sure about the Elkton part, the back label states “2022 Oregon white table wine”, Lot #001, Ovum Wines, Dundee Oregon. A tasty Riesling-forward blend, good acid, off dry. Still good value and a reliable go to pour. I’d still prefer it drier, but this way there’s more to share
Not sure about the Elkton part, the back label states “2022 Oregon white table wine”, Lot #001, Ovum Wines, Dundee Oregon. A tasty Riesling-forward blend, good acid, off dry. Still good value and a reliable go to pour. I’d still prefer it drier, but this way there’s more to share
Oct 23rd, 2023
All the comparisons about a day at the beach are just exactly on point. I’ve now had the 2018, 2019, and 2020 and if Ovum keeps this up I’ll just start buying this by the pallet. What a refreshing bottle full of subtle complexities of floral arrangements, fresh tropical fruits, herby cocktail mixers, tea, and a pinch of salt. (Not big, but perhaps big for wine.) Smackable!
All the comparisons about a day at the beach are just exactly on point. I’ve now had the 2018, 2019, and 2020 and if Ovum keeps this up I’ll just start buying this by the pallet. What a refreshing bottle full of subtle complexities of floral arrangements, fresh tropical fruits, herby cocktail mixers, tea, and a pinch of salt. (Not big, but perhaps big for wine.) Smackable!
Aug 29th, 2021Very pale yellow-white, excellent clarity, some small bubbles in solution. Not much in nose, Vanilla-floral, candied citrus, slightly tart, almost thin mouthfeel but tasty. Almost dry, but not quite. Malic aftertaste. Well made entry level white table wine, fine for sipping too
Very pale yellow-white, excellent clarity, some small bubbles in solution. Not much in nose, Vanilla-floral, candied citrus, slightly tart, almost thin mouthfeel but tasty. Almost dry, but not quite. Malic aftertaste. Well made entry level white table wine, fine for sipping too
Jul 11th, 2021Has a fresh floral aroma, almost like clean laundry. @Jessica Medved says it “Smells like a candle.” Tight acidity that opens up gradually to reveal some new tennis balls - I love it!
Has a fresh floral aroma, almost like clean laundry. @Jessica Medved says it “Smells like a candle.” Tight acidity that opens up gradually to reveal some new tennis balls - I love it!
Apr 29th, 2019
Tropical fruit, ocean spray nose. Bright fruit, mineral mid palate, and an acidic over ripe fruit finish. Gets bonus points for QPR and being different. Also, as an avid head, for the bright acidity.
Tropical fruit, ocean spray nose. Bright fruit, mineral mid palate, and an acidic over ripe fruit finish. Gets bonus points for QPR and being different. Also, as an avid head, for the bright acidity.
May 20th, 2018
A genuine surprise. $15 a bottle, but punching way above its weight. Low alcohol, high acid. So far so prototypically my speed. But it has a burst of flavor and sweetness, too - blue cheese and peaches roasted in butter and, as the name would suggest, a little salt. It's all balanced and perfectly integrated. Unquestionably a quaffer. But also a proper wine. Cheers to saline.
A genuine surprise. $15 a bottle, but punching way above its weight. Low alcohol, high acid. So far so prototypically my speed. But it has a burst of flavor and sweetness, too - blue cheese and peaches roasted in butter and, as the name would suggest, a little salt. It's all balanced and perfectly integrated. Unquestionably a quaffer. But also a proper wine. Cheers to saline.
3 people found it helpfulJul 15th, 2017Blend of Riesling and Gewürtztraminer. Floral nose. Good acidity, off-dryish
Blend of Riesling and Gewürtztraminer. Floral nose. Good acidity, off-dryish
1 person found it helpfulDec 30th, 2019
A blend of Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Early Muscat, and others. Very floral aromas that also come through on the palate along with citrus acidity, a weightier texture, and lingering minerality. Not my jam.
A blend of Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Pinot Blanc, Early Muscat, and others. Very floral aromas that also come through on the palate along with citrus acidity, a weightier texture, and lingering minerality. Not my jam.
May 29th, 2023