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.
Orange blossom, white grapefruit and jasmine, salinity on the palate, finishes dry. The barrels were named “Big n’ Salty,” because well, the aromas were big, and the palate was salty!
Producer Ovum
Origin Oregon, USA
Grapes 45% Riesling, 45% Gewurztraminer, 14% Early Muscat, 1% others
Vintage 2023
Alcohol 12% ABV
Style Medium body natural white
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Manual harvested, destemmed, crushed. Soaked on skins for 5 hours, which increased the pH, giving the impression of more sweetness. Ambient fermented with indigenous yeast, 6 months less contact. Cross flow filtration. No fining
Notes Organic, Natural
United Kingdom
All orders are shipped with DHL/DPD couriers; the estimated delivery time is between 1 to 3 working days from the processing moment. Orders placed Mon - Fri before midday (12pm) will be processed the same day. On delivery day, you will receive a text message from the courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales and Scotland - DHL/DPD (delivery Monday to Saturday)
- £7.99 for orders below £80
- £5.99 for orders over £80
- FREE for orders over £120
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands, and Islands* - DHL/DPD (delivery Monday to Friday)
- £9.99 for orders below £150
- FREE for orders over £150
*Postcodes (AB31-AB38, AB40-AB56, IV1-IV63, HS, KW1-KW17, PA20-PA38, PA41-PA49, PA60-PA78, PH4-PH44, PH49-PH50, BT, ZE, IM(Isle of Man), Channel Islands)
Europe
Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia.
Unfortunately, we are currently unable to ship to Spain and France due to excessive and unjustified customs charges that have arisen in recent months. If you're based in either country and would like to place an order, please contact us via email or webchat — we’d be happy to explore possible solutions with you.
All orders are shipped via UPS Express Delivery. The estimated delivery time is between 3 to 8 working days from the moment of processing.
We offer shipping to all the countries mentioned above for a flat fee of £18.99 per order, regardless of size or weight. Unfortunately, we cannot offer free shipping to these countries.
Due to internal regulations, we are unable to ship our wines to Sweden or Finland.
As an international customer, we will not charge you UK VAT or taxes. However, based on your country's regulations, you will need to pay customs and handling fees, which are generally around 20%.
USA, Canada, Asia, Australia
Although we ship regularly to these countries, we are unable to provide a fixed cost for shipping due to constant rate changes. Please contact us for a bespoke quote.
If your country is not listed in any of the categories above, please get in touch, and we'll be happy to assist and provide a quote if possible.
Packaging
We use only sustainable, recycled and recycling packaging that provides the highest standard of protection to the bottles. When possible, your wine is delivered in reused but reliable packaging that significantly helps the environment and also keeps down unnecessary costs, allowing the wines to do the talking.
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.
