Ovum Wines

What Ovum Wines does

Ovum Wines is a privately held, low-intervention winery founded in 2011 by co-owners Ksenija Kostic House and John House in Newberg, Oregon. The company produces aromatic dry white wines and a small portfolio of red wines under a strict non-interventionist production philosophy: native fermentations, no additions or subtractions except minimal SO2, extended lees contact of 8-9 months, and aging in neutral acacia and oak barrels, cement egg, and Austrian cask. The portfolio is organized around two umbrella brands — BIG SALT, focused on premium aromatic whites, and EZY TGR, an accessible line of Chardonnay, Pinot Noir, and Chillable Red — alongside vineyard-specific bottlings such as Memorista Riesling, Off the Grid Riesling, Aligoté, and Gewurztraminer, and a limited-production RARE FORM sub-brand for wine club members.

The company operates a hybrid distribution model. Direct-to-consumer revenue is generated through an online store (ovum-wines.obtainwine.com), a wine club with 6-bottle and 12-bottle annual tiers, and tasting events at the Les Caves Wine Bar in Portland and Bar Nina. Wholesale distribution is handled by independent regional distributors across roughly 20+ US states and three international markets (UK/Spain/Italy via Les Caves de Pyrene, Sweden via Fine Wines Sweden, and Denmark via Smalle Vine). Quality is validated by multiple 91-94 point James Suckling ratings across recent vintages and a Wine Enthusiast endorsement of the EZY TGR Chardonnay.

Ovum serves two primary customer segments: natural wine enthusiasts seeking terroir-driven Oregon whites, and wine club members who receive early access to limited production bottlings. With 1-10 employees and explicit self-description as "small production," the company operates at boutique scale. There is no disclosed revenue, no institutional funding, no parent company, and no subsidiary structure — the business is independently held and founder-operated, with Ksenija Kostic House as the central winemaking and creative lead.

Name

Ovum Wines

Legal name

Ovum Wines

Website

https://ovumwines.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2011

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Ovum Wines is a small Oregon winery producing low-intervention aromatic dry white wines under co-owner and winemaker Ksenija Kostic House, selling through DTC, a wine club, and independent distributors across the US, UK, and Northern Europe.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Natural wines

NAICS

Wineries (312130), Wine and Distilled Alcoholic Beverage Merchant Wholesalers (42482)

SIC

Beverages (2080), Wholesale-Beer, Wine & Distilled Alcoholic Beverages (5180)

akta.pro primary industry

Wine Production & Winemaking (AFAFAAAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Wine & Sparkling Wine Wineries & Brands (CRADAIAB), Alcohol Subscription & Wine Clubs (Retail) (CRANABAF), Wineries & Vineyards (Tasting Rooms) (THAFALAE)

Keywords

• Natural white wines
• Low intervention winemaking
• Oregon Riesling
• Wine club membership
• Terroir driven Chardonnay

Headquarters

HQ city

Newberg

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels8 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

Ovum Wines produces low-intervention, aromatic dry white wines from organically and sustainably farmed vineyards across Oregon and Washington, including Riesling, Chardonnay, Gewurztraminer, and Aligote under its BIG SALT and EZY TGR brands, plus the OLD LOVE label and limited RARE FORM bottlings. All wines are made with native ferments, only SO2 as an additive, and aged in neutral acacia and oak barrels, cement egg, and Austrian cask with 8-9 months of lees contact. Sales are driven direct-to-consumer through an online store and Wine Club, with additional wholesale through regional US distributors and select international importers.

Product overview

Ovum Wines is an Oregon-based winery founded in 2011 by Ksenija and John House, producing aromatic dry white wines with a low-intervention production philosophy. The product portfolio centers on two main wine brands: BIG SALT (premium aromatic whites) and EZY TGR (accessible, easy-drinking wines including Chardonnay and Chillable Red). Additional offerings include OLD LOVE, the limited-production RARE FORM sub-brand, and vineyard-specific wines like Memorista Riesling, Off the Grid Riesling, Aligote, and Gewurztraminer varieties. The company also operates a Wine Club membership providing exclusive access to limited bottlings and club events at Bar Nina wine bar.

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Brands

• EZY TGR: A collection of wines meant to be easy to drink, easy to come back to. Aromatic, dry, and textured wines that balance energy and structure. Includes Willamette Valley Pinot Noir and Chardonnay.
• RARE FORM

Products and services

• BIG SALT wine Ovum's aromatic, textured dry white wine line presented in the trade materials, with the 2024 vintage rated 91 points by James Suckling.
• EZY TGR wine collection Brand collection of wines meant to be easy to drink and easy to come back to, featuring aromatic, dry, textured Willamette Valley Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and a Chillable Red sourced from sustainably and organically farmed vineyards across Oregon and Washington.
• OLD LOVE wine Ovum white wine label with 2024 vintage tech sheet and infographic available for the trade.
• RARE FORM limited-release wines Sub-brand of special, small-batch bottlings offered first and exclusively to Ovum wine club members, including releases such as 2023 Ovum RARE FORM For Love Nor Money.
• Off the Grid Riesling Aromatic dry Riesling from sustainably farmed vineyards, with the 2023 vintage scoring 94 points from James Suckling.
• Memorista Riesling Aromatic dry Riesling offering an honest expression of Oregon terroir, with the 2023 vintage scoring 94 points from James Suckling.
• Ovum Aligote Low-intervention Aligote from Oregon's Elkton region, with the 2023 vintage scoring 93 points from James Suckling.
• Music for Lovers Gewurztraminer Low-intervention Gewurztraminer from Rogue Valley, with a dedicated tech sheet for the 2023 vintage.
• Suzanne Gewurztraminer Aromatic Gewurztraminer sourced from Gerber Vineyard in Rogue Valley, with the 2024 vintage scoring 92 points from James Suckling.
• Three Mile Syrah Small-production Ovum Syrah from Columbia Gorge's Three Mile, with the 2022 vintage tech sheet available to the trade.
• Ovum Wine Club membership Subscription wine club with two tiers (6 Bottle Club and Case Club) providing curated selections of Ovum's most limited wines from special Pacific Northwest sites twice a year (spring and fall), plus free ground shipping on full case orders and access to exclusive club events at Bar Nina and beyond.

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Feature3 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered regional and international.

• PDX WineregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOregon-based wine distributor handling regional distribution within Oregon state.
• Elliott BayregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWashington-based wine distributor handling distribution in Washington state.
• Skurnik WinesregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNorthern California wine distributor handling distribution in NorCal region.
• Mosaic Wine AllianceregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSouthern California wine distributor handling distribution in SoCal region.
• Les Caves de PyreneinternationalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUK-based wine importer and distributor handling distribution in UK, Spain, and Italy.
• Fine Wines SwedeninternationalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSwedish wine distributor handling distribution in Sweden.
• Smalle VineinternationalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorDanish wine distributor handling distribution in Denmark.
• Les Caves Wine BarregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPortland, Oregon wine bar partnership for tastings, club pickup, and exclusive events. Ovum wine bar partner location.
• Bar NinaregionalChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorWine bar location for Fall 2025 club pickup events (October 11-12).

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Folk Machine: California natural wine label producing low-intervention whites and reds distributed through the same specialty importer networks as Ovum (notably Skurnik). Comparable in production philosophy and trade distribution channels.
• Big Table Farm: Oregon small-production, low-intervention winery producing terroir-driven wines from sustainably farmed vineyards. Comparable in scale, philosophy, and Pacific Northwest DTC and wholesale go-to-market.
• Kelley Fox Wines: Oregon winemaker focused on minimal-intervention whites (Pinot Blanc, Chardonnay, Riesling) from specific vineyard sites. Comparable in terroir-driven white-wine emphasis and boutique DTC model.
• Bow & Arrow Wine Co. Oregon producer focused on low-intervention wines from regenerative and biodynamic vineyards, with a portfolio that includes aromatic whites. Comparable in natural winemaking philosophy and Oregon regional identity.
• Division Wine Company: Portland-based natural wine producer with a strong focus on aromatic whites and orange wines made via native fermentation. Highly comparable in style, Oregon origin, and natural wine positioning.
• Cameron Winery: Oregon (Dundee Hills) winery known for natural-leaning Pinot Noir and Chardonnay with minimal intervention and native ferments. Comparable in philosophy, Oregon origin, and DTC-driven distribution model.
• Hiyu Wine Farm: Oregon (Hood River) small-production, low-intervention winery emphasizing native ferments and biodynamic farming across diverse varietals, with strong DTC and on-premise cult following. Highly comparable in philosophy, scale, and Oregon terroir-driven approach.

Emerging players

• Broc Cellars: Berkeley-based natural wine producer focused on low-intervention, minimal-SO2 winemaking across aromatic whites and reds. Comparable in natural wine philosophy and DTC/specialty retail distribution model.
• Donkey & Goat: California natural wine producer with comparable low-intervention and native-yeast philosophy, distributed through the same specialty import channels. Comparable in natural wine positioning but primarily California-sourced.

Broad incumbents

• Eyrie Vineyards: One of the pioneering Oregon wineries (founded 1965), producing a broader portfolio of Pinot Noir and whites. Comparable as an established Oregon producer, though at much larger scale and broader conventional positioning.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Profiles2 records

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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