Ovum Big Salt White Wine 2023
Big Salt is a co-fermentation rather than a blend – meaning we allow mother nature to create complexity rather than attempting to blend the wine after the fact. Starting in mid Sept, we pick Gewurz that is then soaked on the skins then pressed to tank. As that juice begins to ferment, we incorporate Early Muscat, followed by Riesling, then an additional pick of Gewurz, followed by Pinot Blanc and Riesling. Big Salt is the culmination of the myriad of climates Oregon vineyards have to offer in each vintage.
Big Salt is a white wine that embodies a day at the beach. It's bright, fresh, dry and a bit salty (although no salt is added of course!) - once it's done you're left wanting more. Ovum achieves this experience by letting mother nature create complexity - that is to say they allow all of the grapes to ferment together, with native yeast..rather than making a blend in the laboratory. Finding the right vineyards throughout Oregon that share the same cool climate is what it's all about.
Very dry, very aromatic, with notes of pamplemousse, jasmine and freshly squeezed meyer lemon dominate the nose. The palate is racy and fun, and continues to have it's classic, salty finish.
| Vintage | 2023 |
| Varietal Composition | Riesling, Gewürztraminer, Early Muscat, Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Blanc |
| Acid | 6 g/L |
| PH | 3.3 |
| Alcohol | 12.50% |
| Volume | 750 ml |
| Country of Origin | UNITED STATES |
| State of Origin | Oregon |
| Artificially Carbonated | No |
| Sparkling Wine | No |
