Ovid

Experiment R8.3 Napa Valley Red Blend

9.442 ratings
9.410 pro ratings
Napa Valley, California, USA
Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Petite Sirah
Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Pasta, Venison, Tomato-Based, Potato, Pork, Chocolate & Caramel, White Rice, Mushrooms, Beef, Lamb, Chili & Hot Spicy, Exotic Spices, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Pungent Cheese, Herbs, Salami & Prosciutto, Soft Cheese, Chicken, Turkey, Duck
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Roy Goble

Wasn't impressed until we had it with grilled steak. Then it woke up nicely!

Wasn't impressed until we had it with grilled steak. Then it woke up nicely!

Aug 3rd, 2017
Edmond Bordelon

Not commonly know outside of the Ovid circle, their Experimental series are spectacular. Having recently been blown away by the 2008 Experiment J5.8, I was very eager to stop by the architecturally amazing Ovid Winery on top of Pritchard Hill (with the view to die for). The trip was worth it! The Experiment R8.3 was beautiful right out of the bottle, with indications of epic if you can wait several years. 66.71% Cabernet Sauvignon (have to be exact with an Experiment), 28.86% Cabernet Franc and 4.43 Petit Verdot. Flavors of dark cherries and cocoa roll across the palette. As always at Ovid, buy early, and buy often....it goes fast.

Not commonly know outside of the Ovid circle, their Experimental series are spectacular. Having recently been blown away by the 2008 Experiment J5.8, I was very eager to stop by the architecturally amazing Ovid Winery on top of Pritchard Hill (with the view to die for). The trip was worth it! The Experiment R8.3 was beautiful right out of the bottle, with indications of epic if you can wait several years. 66.71% Cabernet Sauvignon (have to be exact with an Experiment), 28.86% Cabernet Franc and 4.43 Petit Verdot. Flavors of dark cherries and cocoa roll across the palette. As always at Ovid, buy early, and buy often....it goes fast.

1 person found it helpfulNov 21st, 2016
WineMascot

Supper young, darker fruit than Ovid. Needs time

Supper young, darker fruit than Ovid. Needs time

1 person found it helpfulApr 30th, 2016
David L

13' Ovid Experiment R8.3 Ridiculous!

13' Ovid Experiment R8.3 Ridiculous!

Apr 19th, 2016
Roy Goble

Always fun when Ovid shows up

Always fun when Ovid shows up

Feb 25th, 2016
Yianni Stone

Celebrating the addition. Juicy, bright and silky.

Celebrating the addition. Juicy, bright and silky.

Apr 21st, 2017
Rob Sternthal

After not drinking for a week, this was a great lead-in. These experiments can be as good as Ovid’s primary red at times although the Hexameter is probably always the highlight.

After not drinking for a week, this was a great lead-in. These experiments can be as good as Ovid’s primary red at times although the Hexameter is probably always the highlight.

Oct 31st, 2020
Alvaro Bustillos

Ovid @napa
7/16 alex y nana

Ovid @napa
7/16 alex y nana

May 21st, 2020
Bodil Martin

Love it!!🍷🍷🍷🍷

Love it!!🍷🍷🍷🍷

Aug 7th, 2018
Bret Barker

Ovid makes great wine and I haven’t had their experiment series in awhile. The 2013 is awesome with red fruit, well balanced , full bodied cab joy ride.

Ovid makes great wine and I haven’t had their experiment series in awhile. The 2013 is awesome with red fruit, well balanced , full bodied cab joy ride.

Jul 8th, 2018