OVID

Hexameter

Napa Valley

2016

Vintage

Varietal

Cabernet Franc

Peak 2022-2037

Where it is, November 2026

At Peak: inside the peak window (2022-2037), within the full drinking arc.

This bottle is in its peak window through 2037, with a drinking horizon to 2044.

The ‘16 Hexameter.

OVID Hexameter 2016 is a Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, United States.

Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline

Full drinking arcYou are here · at peak, 2026

Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.

Full drinking arc 2020-2044Peak window 2022-2037

The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.

Tasting note

OVID Hexameter 2016 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

The 2016 vintage

OVID's 2016 Hexameter is a Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, United States.

About OVID

OVID's Hexameter is a Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, United States.

Pairing suggestions

Cellared suggestions based on the wine and dish descriptions.

Herb-roasted pork loin

The pairing is scaled to the wine's full body.

Duck confit with lentils

The wine's fresh acidity keeps the pairing lively.

Grilled mushrooms with thyme

The pairing leaves room for the wine's firm tannins.

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Frequently Asked

What is OVID Hexameter 2016?

OVID Hexameter 2016 is a Cabernet Franc from Napa Valley, United States.

What does OVID Hexameter 2016 taste like?

OVID Hexameter 2016 has a full body, fresh acidity, and firm tannins.

When should OVID Hexameter 2016 be opened?

The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2020-2044. Within that arc, the peak window is 2022-2037. The full arc is the broader period the wine may drink well; the peak window is when it is most likely to show its best balance. Storage, fill level, cork condition, and preference can shift the decision. Taste before adding more air or holding the rest.

What pairs with OVID Hexameter 2016?

Pair this wine with Herb-roasted pork loin; Duck confit with lentils; or Grilled mushrooms with thyme.