OVID Experiment Red No. N6.1 2021
(Napa Valley, California)

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About the Winery:
OVID Napa Valley is a singular, dynamic and continuous experiment in terroir, nestled at an elevation of 1,500 feet on a secluded mountaintop in the western reaches of Pritchard Hill. Here, iron-rich volcanic soils, abundant sunshine and chaparral flora alchemize to reveal focused, long-lived wines that celebrate their source.

About the Wine:

Sometimes you need an external frame of reference to reshape ideas or a new conversation to  challenge perceptions.  With this in mind, we decided to purchase a small amount of fruit from a neighboring vineyard. But first, we walked the rows, scrutinized the clone selection and studied the row orientation and trellis setup – learning the why and how of our neighbor’s site. Their different approach provides us
the opportunity to learn and improve what we do here at the estate.

2021 marked the second consecutive year of low rainfall across much of the region. Conditions at the estate did not differ. February and March proved to be mild, extending budbreak into April.  Bloom and set passed without an issue; however, the drier winters of months past led to a slightly smaller crop than normal. The vines nourished in the temperate summer months, which set the stage for an early harvest. We started picking red varieties on September 10. These wines have proved to be delicate and complex, reflective of the long and delightful growing season that was 2021.

Tasting Notes: 

The 2021 Red Experiment N6.1 is our sixth vintage in this series. This blend of predominantly Cabernet Sauvignon radiates notes of fresh plum, black cherry, fresh crushed blackberry, dark chocolate, red tobacco and wet stone. Round and redolent across the palate, this neighborly adventure will continue to tell its delightful tale well into the future.