I think this was the first "experiment". Ovid. Mellow, velvety....like an old Teddy Pendergrass song
I think this was the first "experiment". Ovid. Mellow, velvety....like an old Teddy Pendergrass song
1 person found it helpfulAug 4th, 2013
A delicious blend of roughly 55% Cab Sauv blended with equal parts Merlot and Petite Verdot, and finished with Cab Franc - this wine was one of the first releases from Ovid and made by then winemaker Andy Erickson. Full bodied and rich - even after 11 years. Black fruits mingle with notes of cedar followed by a long and sweet finish. This was sadly the last of my three bottles. (Tasting notes 2/3, no decant)
A delicious blend of roughly 55% Cab Sauv blended with equal parts Merlot and Petite Verdot, and finished with Cab Franc - this wine was one of the first releases from Ovid and made by then winemaker Andy Erickson. Full bodied and rich - even after 11 years. Black fruits mingle with notes of cedar followed by a long and sweet finish. This was sadly the last of my three bottles. (Tasting notes 2/3, no decant)
Oct 25th, 2015
From Ovid Vineyards is Experiment E.04, a compelling blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petit Verdot, 15% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. As one might expect, the Cab Franc contributes an expressive, highly aromatic nose of blueberry crumble, butterscotch, Christmas fruit cake and star anise. Richly textured, with an intriguing creamy countenance that lends density and weight. Finishes with cedar, spice and the merest touch of green bell pepper. Nice acidity and intensity.
From Ovid Vineyards is Experiment E.04, a compelling blend of 56% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Petit Verdot, 15% Merlot and 12% Cabernet Franc. As one might expect, the Cab Franc contributes an expressive, highly aromatic nose of blueberry crumble, butterscotch, Christmas fruit cake and star anise. Richly textured, with an intriguing creamy countenance that lends density and weight. Finishes with cedar, spice and the merest touch of green bell pepper. Nice acidity and intensity.
Apr 17th, 2015
The cab franc is evident in no small amount with a beautiful aromatic and floral nose, and the blend is extremely well balanced. Bigger than a merlot + cab franc, but softer that most Cabernet blends that I’ve had from Napa. Drink now.
The cab franc is evident in no small amount with a beautiful aromatic and floral nose, and the blend is extremely well balanced. Bigger than a merlot + cab franc, but softer that most Cabernet blends that I’ve had from Napa. Drink now.
Aug 14th, 2018
Kind of like Wisconsin tonight. 🏀 started off like gangbusters, got a bit soft in the middle, then finished strong, but just a bit short. Great game.
Kind of like Wisconsin tonight. 🏀 started off like gangbusters, got a bit soft in the middle, then finished strong, but just a bit short. Great game.
Mar 25th, 2017
So after an hour of decanting - plus half the still in the bottle - this has a lot of time left - more like a Bordeaux - the first experiment is possibly still the best. Well balanced tannins, blueberry and licorice. Alcohol stayed but not too strong.
So after an hour of decanting - plus half the still in the bottle - this has a lot of time left - more like a Bordeaux - the first experiment is possibly still the best. Well balanced tannins, blueberry and licorice. Alcohol stayed but not too strong.
Sep 11th, 2016
Napa Valley, California, USA
