Ovid Napa Valley Red Blend 2009

Ratings on Delectable

Rodney Rosser Delectable Pro

Left by a table lol

Left by a table lol

9.3

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Bright, full, deep ruby. Very sexy, musky nose conveys liqueur-like ripeness to the aromas of black fruits, licorice, menthol and minerals; a faint leesy quality adds nuance without distracting from the fruit. Plush, sweet, highly concentrated and seamless; this wine was a bit strict in the early going but today it really captures the creamy side of this vintage. Perhaps most impressive on the slowly building finish, which features suave tannins and a firming touch of graphite minerality. Really expands on the palate with air. Utterly delicious today but capable of holding for at least another decade. (14.8% alcohol) (Stephen tanzer, Vinous, July 2019)

Bright, full, deep ruby. Very sexy, musky nose conveys liqueur-like ripeness to the aromas of black fruits, licorice, menthol and minerals; a faint leesy quality adds nuance without distracting from the fruit. Plush, sweet, highly concentrated and seamless; this wine was a bit strict in the early going but today it really captures the creamy side of this vintage. Perhaps most impressive on the slowly building finish, which features suave tannins and a firming touch of graphite minerality. Really expands on the palate with air. Utterly delicious today but capable of holding for at least another decade. (14.8% alcohol) (Stephen tanzer, Vinous, July 2019)

9.4

Roy Goble Delectable Pro

Torn label means a discount? Then heck yeah, I’m in!

Torn label means a discount? Then heck yeah, I’m in!

9.7

Christopher Sprague Delectable Pro

These cats know what they are doing. Big Napa fruit with structure!

These cats know what they are doing. Big Napa fruit with structure!

9.7

Henrik Poulsen Delectable Pro

Ripe (as in VERY ripe), jammy and not my thing any longer. This will have plenty of fans in the "RMP camp". I'm much preferring what Austin P. as head winemaker has been making the last few vintages.

Ripe (as in VERY ripe), jammy and not my thing any longer. This will have plenty of fans in the "RMP camp". I'm much preferring what Austin P. as head winemaker has been making the last few vintages.

9.2

Greg Gregory Delectable Pro

PBFW 2016 CA Cult Cab seminar.

PBFW 2016 CA Cult Cab seminar.

9.0

Justin Dragoo Delectable Pro

General Manager Garjiulo Wines

The label was a wine-stained earthquake memory, but the wine was outstanding. A great winery.

The label was a wine-stained earthquake memory, but the wine was outstanding. A great winery.

9.5

Peter Yeung Delectable Pro

Blackcurrant, oak, and cedar...classic

Blackcurrant, oak, and cedar...classic

9.9

Jordan Gianelli Delectable Pro

No surprises, just black, round, powerful tantalizing cabernet with all the bells and whistles. Loved the oak on this puppy. Well executed and obviously made with a ton of love.

No surprises, just black, round, powerful tantalizing cabernet with all the bells and whistles. Loved the oak on this puppy. Well executed and obviously made with a ton of love.

9.5

Scott Kahn

Dark fruit supported by softened tannins, toasted vanilla, and charcoal. Beautiful balance. A young wine but an enjoyable glass already.

Dark fruit supported by softened tannins, toasted vanilla, and charcoal. Beautiful balance. A young wine but an enjoyable glass already.

9.4

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