2023 Ovum Big Salt "Orange Rose", Oregon
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50% Pinot Gris, 50% Skin Contact Gewurztraminer, Riesling, Muscat
Founded by husband-and-wife duo John House and Ksenija Kostic in 2011, Ovum is a celebration of the diverse expressions of Oregon Riesling. After years of learning the intricacies of the Willamette Valley while working together at Chehalem, John and Ksenija set off to further investigate the myriad terroirs of Oregon through the lens of Riesling, and now source fruit from through the state. They have found sites with blustery Pacific winds, extreme diurnal shifts, and rocky, well-draining soils.
All of Ovum’s wines see the same practices in the cellar: natural fermentations, no additions or subtractions except for SO2, extended lees contact of 8-9 months – all in neutral barrels, as well as concrete eggs.
Roasted carrot, ginger, red apple skin are on the palate with hint of autumnal hibiscus.