Ovid
Syrah
Napa Valley
2022
Vintage
Varietal
Syrah/Grenache
ABV
14.8%
Where it is, October 2026
Approaching Peak: the peak window is ahead.
Assess bottle condition and storage history before opening.
The ‘22 Syrah.
OVID Napa Valley Syrah 2022 is a small-batch Napa Valley Syrah made with whole clusters and spontaneous fermentation.
Cellared Ageability Index (CAI) drinking timeline
Storage and bottle condition can shift the experience.
The peak window sits inside the broader full drinking arc.
Tasting note
Napa Valley Syrah with Grenache should offer blackberry and dark cherry aromas alongside cracked pepper and a distinctly savory note. Expect a generous, textured palate, its ripe fruit held in check by fresh acidity and a measured tannic grip rather than sheer weight. The 2022 vintage is listed to peak from 2028 through 2038, and the long window to 2044 suits a finish that should stretch from black fruit into peppery, earthy tones.
The 2022 vintage
The 2022 Syrah was harvested September 12, before Labor Day heat, and aged for 20 months.
About Ovid
OVID uses a portion of whole clusters in a tiny open-top tank, then spontaneous fermentation and Burgundian French-oak aging with minimal racking until June bottling.
From the cellar: pair with
Pepper-crusted lamb
Black pepper, sage, and dark plum form a natural connection with lamb and its peppered crust.
Smoked eggplant
Sarsaparilla, iron, and savory herbal notes can meet smoke and char without requiring a heavy meat dish.
Venison stew
The Syrah's layered depth and peppercorn note suit slow-cooked game and root vegetables.
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Frequently Asked
What is OVID Syrah 2022?
It is a small-batch Napa Valley Syrah made with whole clusters and spontaneous fermentation.
What does it taste like?
The winery notes blueberry, plum, vanilla, rose, sage, mint, peppercorn, sarsaparilla, and iron.
How was it made?
It was fermented in an open-top tank and aged in Burgundian French oak for 20 months.
When should OVID Syrah 2022 be opened?
The canonical CAI full drinking arc is 2025-2044. Within that arc, the peak window is 2028-2038. 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.