Ovum is known for making stylistically beautiful Riesling, capturing the nuances of this chameleon grape as well as terroir. The 2019 vintage offers ripe flavors of apricot, salty lime, peach, and a touch of petrol. It is full bodied with a lovely weight on the mid palate, balanced with bracing acidity, a perfect match with the duck confit.

Established in 2011 by Ksenija and John House, Ovum was founded in hopes of producing Oregon white wines that are honest reflections of time and place. Our low intervention production method is a commitment to letting the vintage and vineyard shine, not the vintner. Fruit comes first - our top priority is finding farmers that share our beliefs, and then getting out of the way so their hard work can be tasted. Native ferments, no subtractions or additions, except for SO2 - extended lees contact 8-9 months, for textural complexity. All of this is done in neutral barrels of acacia and oak, as well as cement egg and Austrian cask.