A blend of grapes from Sonoma, Napa, Calaveras County, and the Sierra Foothills, all of which flow together like a chorus.
Ovid's experiment began in 2000 when they planted vineyards in their own vineyards, testing the growth conditions of four types of rootstocks and several grape varieties under different cultivation methods and harvest timings. This is the third time they have produced a white wine.
W5.8 is an unconventional white wine made from a blend of eight grape varieties from five AVAs, ranging from the Pacific Gulf Coast mountains to the rocky plains. Inspired by conversations with growers across California, including vineyard managers in some very remote areas, we discovered different perspectives, experimented with them, and created this wine, which we believe offers a new perspective on white wine.
Vintage: 2018
Capacity: 750ml
Type: White wine
Taste: Medium bodied
Main variety: Sauvignon Blanc 36.45%
Blend Varieties: Viognier 22.73%, Albariño 12.54%, Roussanne 10.60%, Vermentino 9.81%, Picpoul Blanc 4.76%, Grenache Blanc 2.64%, Marsanne 0.49%
Country of Origin: America
Region Name: California
Ava: California
Note: Limited stock available.
Winemaker: Austin Peterson
Vinification: Fermented and aged in barrels (225 to 500 liters in size) for several years, by variety.
Aging: Blended and returned to barrel for further aging on lees for approximately 5 months
Cap: Cork
Alcohol content: 14.1%