Ovum Wines, founded in 2011 by Ksenija and John House, is dedicated to crafting Oregon wines that authentically reflect the unique character of their vineyards. With a focus on low intervention winemaking, Ovum prioritizes the natural qualities of the fruit, ensuring that the vintage and terroir take center stage. Using native ferments and minimal additives, their wines are aged on lees in neutral barrels, cement eggs, and Austrian casks for added texture and complexity. Ovum's approach is rooted in producing transparent, place-driven wines that celebrate the diversity of Oregon's wine-growing regions.
A blend of ramato-style Pinot Gris to make a wine that was both refreshing and serious. The Pinot Gris came from a vineyard in Columbia Valley AVA and was macerated on skins. The Big Salt component is a blend from 10 vineyards accross Oregon that illustrates different soils and climates.
Big Salt “orange rosé” is an equal blend of ramato-style Pinot Gris (skin-contact Pinot Grigio) and Big Salt, fermented and aged in neutral barrels. The result is a wine that sits between rosé and orange—neither funky nor overly extracted—offering a unique style all its own.
Producer Ovum
Origin Oregon, USA
Grapes Pinot Gris, Riesling, Gewurztraminer, Early Muscat
Vintage 2024
Alcohol 12% ABV
Style Medium body fragrant natural wine
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Manual harvested, Whole cluster, Skin contact (short period) for Gewurz & Early Muscat. Skin contact for Pinot Gris is 15 days Ambient fermented with indigenous yeast. Aged in neutral barrels. No filtration. No fining
Notes Organic, Natural
UNITED KINGDOM
All orders are shipped with DPD. Estimated delivery is 1–3 working days from the time of processing.
· Orders placed Mon–Fri before 12pm are processed the same day.
· On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.99 for orders under £80
· £5.99 for orders over £80
· FREE for orders over £120
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
· £9.99 for orders under £150
· FREE for orders over £150
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EUROPE
We currently ship to: Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
· All European orders ship via UPS Express Delivery
· Estimated delivery: 3–8 working days
· Flat fee: £18.99 per order (any size/weight)
· Free shipping is not available for these destinations
⚠️ Note for international customers: We do not charge UK VAT. However, you may need to pay local customs and handling fees (typically ~20%) depending on your country’s regulations.
Spain & France: At the moment, we cannot ship directly due to excessive customs charges. If you’re based there, please contact us via email or webchat and we’ll be happy to explore options with you.
We are unable to ship to Sweden or Finland due to internal regulations.
USA, CANADA, ASIA, AUSTRALIA
We regularly ship to these destinations, but due to fluctuating courier rates, we cannot offer fixed prices.
Please contact us for a personalised shipping quote.
If your country isn’t listed above, get in touch, we’ll be happy to check feasibility and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We only use sustainable, recycled and recyclable packaging designed to protect your bottles.
Whenever possible, we reuse sturdy packaging, reducing environmental impact and keeping unnecessary costs down, so the wines remain the focus.
Large deliveries
In some cases, large deliveries will be sent out with a wine courier and delivery time might vary. Please get in touch for more info.
