{"product_id":"ovid-napa-valley-2018","title":"Ovid Napa Valley 2018","description":"\u003cp\u003eOvid Napa Valley 2018 is the estate’s flagship wine, crafted by winemaker Austin Peterson from fruit grown on Ovid’s own Pritchard Hill vineyards in Napa Valley. A powerful yet refined mountain red with clear Bordeaux inspiration and a distinctly Napa sense of richness, it stands out for its tiny production, meticulous élevage, and exceptional precision. Since Ovid was founded in 2000, the estate has earned a reputation for producing some of the region’s most coveted and expressive wines.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMakuprofiili\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the glass, the wine shows an almost ink-dark colour that hints at its depth and concentration. The nose is layered and expressive, with red and dark cherry, blackcurrant, cinnamon, lilies, pepper, and a subtle savoury note of sage.\n\nOn the palate, it combines firm structure with a velvet-like texture, delivering ripe dark fruit, spice, and a cool, polished freshness through the finish. The tannins are substantial but integrated, giving the wine the backbone to age beautifully over the next decade and beyond, with the potential to develop even greater complexity over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eViininvalmistus\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe fruit comes from Ovid’s estate vineyards on Pritchard Hill, one of Napa Valley’s most prized mountain sites, where elevation and volcanic soils contribute to the wine’s intensity, structure, and aromatic lift. The estate follows leading organic principles and is operated with solar energy, reflecting a strong commitment to sustainability. After pressing and fermentation, the wine matures for 22 months in French oak barrels, 50% of which are new, helping shape its depth, polish, and layered complexity.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRuoka \u0026amp; tarjoilu\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis is a wine built for hearty dishes such as grilled ribeye, braised short ribs, venison, lamb rack, or mushroom-based recipes with rich, earthy flavours. Serve at around 16–18°C, and consider decanting for 1–2 hours, especially if opening the bottle young, to allow its aromatic complexity and structure to fully unfold.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTuottaja\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOvid was established in 2000 by Mark Nelson and Dana Johnson on Pritchard Hill, northeast of Oakville in Napa Valley, in a prime location close to some of the region’s most iconic estates. Since 2010, winemaker Austin Peterson has guided the winery with a creative and highly individual approach, informed by experience in Napa, Sonoma, Bordeaux, New Zealand, Australia, South Africa, and Argentina. Known for extremely limited quantities, experimental winemaking, and a striking tasting room, Ovid has become one of Napa Valley’s most admired boutique producers.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Ovid Napa","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49122456994034,"sku":"FW-6745","price":374.59,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0826\/4810\/5202\/files\/ovid_napa_1.png?v=1777476127","url":"https:\/\/bottlehero.fi\/products\/ovid-napa-valley-2018","provider":"Bottle Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}