Ovid Napa Valley Red Blend 2016

$350

99 Points - limited                                                                     Ovid makes one of Napa Valley's most sought after Cabernets. Limited. 99 Points Robert Parker: "Blended of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot, the deep garnet-purple colored 2016 Proprietary Red Wine gives bright, vivacious scents of crushed red and black cherries, blackcurrants and warm plums with vibrant wafts of lilacs, powdered cinnamon, black pepper and fenugreek plus hints of wild sage and iron ore. Medium to full-bodied with a very firm structure of wonderfully ripe, grainy tannins and seamless freshness, it has a taut, muscular fruit profile laced with loads of energetic red and black fruit sparks with a very long, spicy finish. Wow! 98 Points Jeb Dunnuck: "Lastly, the 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon comes from a vintage described as similar to 2015, only with a normal-sized crop. This inky colored beauty has some similarities to the 2014 with its perfectly balanced, elegant, yet powerful style. Made from 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and the rest Petit Verdot, it hits the palate with full-bodied richness, an incredible display of finesse paired to power, remarkable sweetness of fruit, and a finish that leaves you looking for another sip. Another heavenly wine from this estate, I’d put this in the list of desert island wines for yours truly." 97 Points Antonio Galloni (Vinous): "The 2016 Ovid is another superb wine from Ovid. Black cherry, mocha, spice, leather and menthol are all beautifully delineated. Powerful and yet light on its feet, the Ovid shows many of the qualities that make wines off this Pritchard Hill estate so compelling. I can't wait to see how this ages." Winery Notes: The 2016 OVID. Napa Valley reflects the pleasure and opulence of the long and nearly perfect growing season from that created it. This wine’s dense and powerful palate is complemented by freshness and vibrancy that give it tremendous poise. Expansive aromas of mulberry, fresh crushed raspberry, licorice, forest floor and pen ink are just beginning to tell the tale of a spectacular season.

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"Odedi" Delectable Pro

99 POINT WINE Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim. Not showing much age. Fruity nose with cedar and chocolates notes. Full bodied and elegant, soft and smooth. Dry on the palate with medium-plus acidity. Showing black currants, plums, cedar, cooked cherries, spices, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs, dark chocolates, peppercorn, pencil lead and dark coffee. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Napa Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend. Nicely balanced and peaking now. Rich and fruit forward with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime. Robert Parker 99 points. Wine Spectator 94 points. Will continue to drink beautifully in the next 5 to 7 years. Good by itself or with food, like a nice piece of steak. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. 14.8% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $350.

99 POINT WINE Dark ruby in color with a short reddish rim. Not showing much age. Fruity nose with cedar and chocolates notes. Full bodied and elegant, soft and smooth. Dry on the palate with medium-plus acidity. Showing black currants, plums, cedar, cooked cherries, spices, light vanilla, tobacco leaf, herbs, dark chocolates, peppercorn, pencil lead and dark coffee. Long finish with fine grained tannins and tangy cherries. This is a delicious Napa Cabernet Sauvignon based Bordeaux blend. Nicely balanced and peaking now. Rich and fruit forward with nice complexity and a great mouthfeel. Good right out of the bottle, and better after 2 hours of airtime. Robert Parker 99 points. Wine Spectator 94 points. Will continue to drink beautifully in the next 5 to 7 years. Good by itself or with food, like a nice piece of steak. A blend of 66% Cabernet Sauvignon, 23% Cabernet Franc, 8% Merlot and 3% Petit Verdot. 14.8% alcohol by volume. 93 points. $350.

9.3

jesus g Delectable Pro

Hospitality Schramsberg Vineyards

PNV fun

PNV fun

9.5

James Forsyth Delectable Pro

Gorgeous. Mocha and cherry and so much of everything. Unfolds throughout the mouthful. Beautifully structured. Simply excellent.

Gorgeous. Mocha and cherry and so much of everything. Unfolds throughout the mouthful. Beautifully structured. Simply excellent.

9.7

Roy Goble Delectable Pro

Amazing. It’s that crazy good

Amazing. It’s that crazy good

9.9

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