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 wonderfully playful, chillable red from John House and Ksenija Kostic of Ovum, inspired by the traditional palhete wines of Portugal. The 2023 blends 50% Early Muscat with a co-ferment of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, Pinot Noir and Mencía, sourced from organically farmed vineyards across Oregon. Fermentation is spontaneous in stainless steel, with gentle pump-overs and an early separation from the skins to retain fragrance rather than extract tannin, before a portion is aged in neutral barrels. Juicy cherry and strawberry meet floral Muscat aromatics, sage and sweet herbs. Light, creamy and incredibly energetic, with bright acidity and barely-there tannins, somewhere between a rosé and a red, and made to be served chilled.
Producer John House and Ksenija Kostic for Ovum
Origin Oregon, USA
Grapes Early Muscat, Cab Sav, Pinot Noir, Syrah & Mencia
Vintage 2023
Alcohol 12% ABV
Style Light body red
Bottle size 750ml
Winemaking Manual harvested, Whole cluster, fermented with indigenous yeast. Aged in neutral barrels. No filtration. No fining
Notes Organic, Natural
UNITED KINGDOM
All UK 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 subject to stock availability. Please note that we hold a wide selection of wines and stock levels can vary by bottle; as a result, an additional day may occasionally be required to restock before dispatch.
On delivery day, you’ll receive a text message from our courier with a 1-hour delivery window.
England, Wales & Scotland (delivery Mon–Sat):
· £7.95 for orders under £80
· FREE for orders over £80
Northern Ireland, Scottish Highlands & Islands* (delivery Mon–Fri):
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EUROPE
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· 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.
