Dry Riesling, Ovum 'Memorista'

Established in 2011 by Ksenija and John House, Ovum was founded in hopes of producing Oregon wines that are honest reflections of time and place. Their low intervention production method is a commitment to letting the vintage and vineyard shine, not the vintner. Fruit comes first - their top priority is finding farmers that share their beliefs and then getting out of the way so their hard work can be tasted.

2022 Memorista 'Tradition' is a dry Riesling from 1983 own-rooted vines in Elkton, OR. Native fermented and aged in Austrian cask to enhance body and texture - Memorista embodies the Ovum style. Restrained and complex aromatics, subtle fruit tones seemlessly lead to sweet herbs like chamomile, and metallic tones like saffron on the finish. Only 300 cases produced.

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.