Ovid

Experiment No. P4.9 Napa Valley Cabernet Sauvignon Cabernet Franc

9.331 ratings
9.03 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon
Top Notes For
Carl Fischer

I love the Experiment series from Ovid, but hate that they never repeat the same blend! This is a lovely 2/3 Cab Sauv, 1/3 Cab Franc blend. Deep garnet in the glass, the nose offers florals and loads of red fruit. The palate is currants, chocolate, and some earthiness. Full-bodied and rich texture. The tannins are still quite strong on the finish so definitely give this some air...overall a delicious, beautiful wine.

I love the Experiment series from Ovid, but hate that they never repeat the same blend! This is a lovely 2/3 Cab Sauv, 1/3 Cab Franc blend. Deep garnet in the glass, the nose offers florals and loads of red fruit. The palate is currants, chocolate, and some earthiness. Full-bodied and rich texture. The tannins are still quite strong on the finish so definitely give this some air...overall a delicious, beautiful wine.

Sep 4th, 2017
Steve Anderson

Ready to go and drinking well. Beautiful aromatics.

Ready to go and drinking well. Beautiful aromatics.

Aug 6th, 2019
Steve Anderson

Previous bottle required a couple of hours of air to shine, but this was ready to dance on pop and pour. Beautiful.

Previous bottle required a couple of hours of air to shine, but this was ready to dance on pop and pour. Beautiful.

Jul 13th, 2019
Daniel Taub

Age was evident

Age was evident

Mar 21st, 2019
Steve Anderson

Cab Franc shines through on the nose. Drinking very well with an hour or two of air.

Cab Franc shines through on the nose. Drinking very well with an hour or two of air.

Oct 2nd, 2018
Cody Short

Impressive

Impressive

Jul 22nd, 2017
Rob Sternthal

Celebrating the sale of Ovid today! Yum.

Celebrating the sale of Ovid today! Yum.

Apr 21st, 2017
Steve Anderson

Beautiful red color and gorgeous nose fueled by the 25% Cab Franc. On the palate, young and a touch harsh on opening, but smoothed out nicely with air and a joy to drink on nights two and three.

Beautiful red color and gorgeous nose fueled by the 25% Cab Franc. On the palate, young and a touch harsh on opening, but smoothed out nicely with air and a joy to drink on nights two and three.

Oct 29th, 2016
Bruce Evans

This experiment was a huge success! Silky smooth beautiful texture. Yum!

This experiment was a huge success! Silky smooth beautiful texture. Yum!

Apr 1st, 2016
Rob Sternthal

WOTN. Beautiful blend.

WOTN. Beautiful blend.

Oct 4th, 2015