Ovid Red Experiment N3.8 2018

This is the third wine in our “N” or Neighbor series. With this wine, we were interested in exploring the effect of canopy structure. The vineyard of choice employs a canopy structure known as a Modified California Sprawl. Shoots grow up from the cordon, arc out toward the center of the row and then drape downward or sprawl. Our expectation was that the sprawling canopy will allow good midday light interception by the fruit and good afternoon protection from the heat and sun.

65.78% Cabernet Sauvignon
20.88% Merlot
7.35% Petit Verdot
5.99% Cabernet Franc