The Wines
In 2010 the birds were very hungry and ate alot of our grapes!! Between that & very careful selection of clusters, the yields were extremely low (0.8 tons/acre), and the production of the 2010 Ayoub Estate is the smallest ever. Only 190 cases were made. In addition to my Estate Pinot Noir, I made three Single Vineyard Pinots from great vineyard sites. They really showcase the “Terroir” of those vineyards, and it is very interesting experience to taste them side by side.
I’m really excited about my 2010′s, they are very balanced & complex wines with gorgeous fruit , bright acid and an interesting mix of spices and minerality. These wines will evolve well and improve with age.
Enjoy!
Mo.
2010 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir
The 2010 Ayoub Estate Pinot Noir has perfumed aromas of complex red fruits, orange blossom, damp earth, black cardamom and tobacco pipe. Black cherries, pomegranate, with delicate touches of nutmeg and white pepper envelope the palate. It is heightened by bright acidity and amazing purity. The seamless velvety texture leads into a layered and beautifully balanced finish. It will benefit from time in the cellar and has the potential to age for 12+ years.
Grape source: 100% Ayoub Vineyard, Dundee Hills AVA
Harvest: 0.8 Tons/Acre
Alcohol: 13.0% Ph: 3.5
Barrel aging: 11 Months, 35% New French Oak
Production: 190 Cases
$55 per bottle - $594 per 12 bottle case (10% discount)
2010 ??? Vineyards Pinot Noir
Why ??? Vineyards? Simple, I could not put the name of the vineyards on the label, but I can mention the name of the vineyards in my marketing materials. The 2010 ??? Pinot Noir is a blend of two Archery Summit vineyards: Red Hills Estate and Renegade Ridge. It has a gorgeous bouquet of red cherry, rose petals, dark marionberry jam and toast that mingles with vanilla and cedar chips. The lush palate has spiced cherry pie, dense currants with soft, round tannins and clean minerality. The silky and bright texture leads the way for a lingering and well balanced finish. It has the potential to age for 10+ years.
Harvest: 1.5 Tons/Acre
Alcohol: 13.1% Ph: 3.5
Barrel aging: 11 Months, 35% New French Oak
$45 per bottle - $486 per 12 bottle case (10% discount)
2010 Brittan Vineyard Pinot Noir
The 2010 Brittan Vineyard Pinot Noir is an intense, dark, rich yet silky Pinot Noir. On the nose, stony minerality envelops aromas of crushed blueberries, blackberries, dried cherries and allspice. The bright palate is rich with blueberries, cranberry, chocolate covered cherries and licorice. Slate minerality persists on the extremely long finish. It will benefit from time in the cellar and has potential to age for 15+ years.
Harvest: 1.7 Tons/Acre
Alcohol: 13.25% Ph: 3.2
Barrel aging: 11 Months, 35% New French Oak
$45 per bottle - $486 per 12 bottle case (10% discount)
2010 Murto Vineyard Pinot Noir
The 2010 Murto Pinot Noir has gorgeous aromas of cherries, dried rose petals, tobacco, white pepper and wet clay. The lush palate has a medley of black cherries, currant and raspberries. A mix of exotic spices lingers on the bright, fine textured and very long finish. It will benefit from time in the cellar and has the potential to age for 12+ years.
Harvest: 1.5 Tons/Acre
Alcohol: 12.9% Ph: 3.45
Barrel aging: 11 Months, 35% New French Oak
$45 per bottle - $486 per 12 bottle case (10% discount)
2010 Memoirs Pinot Noir
Memoirs is my fond personal tribute to my family. The 2010 Memoirs features a photo of “Little Mo”, a picture of me when I was ~2 years old.
The 2010 Memoirs is a blend of Pinot Noir crafted from five select top producing vineyards in the Dundee Hills, McMinnville & Yamhill-Carlton AVAs. The diversity of the AVAs gives this wine a wide array of layered flavors & complexity. On the palate, you get a burst of raspberry, spiced black cherry pie, savory notes and a rich texture highlighted with refreshing acidity. Hints of clove, cinnamon, black pepper and pretty oak lingers on the lengthy finish.
The 2009 Memoirs was aged for 11 month in new and older French oak barrels. This wine will age well and you can cellar it for 10-12 years.
Alcohol: 13.2%
Ph: 3.4
Production: 350 Cases
$36 per bottle - $388 per 12 bottle case (10% discount)
2009 Estate Vineyard Pinot Noir
The 2009 Ayoub Estate Pinot Noir is a marvel of the Ayoub Vineyard Terroir. It has perfumed aromas of complex red fruits, dried orange peel, cardamom and sweet oak spice. Black sherries, raspberries, allspice and cinnamon envelopes the bright palate. The seamless velvety texture evolves on the lengthy well balanced finish. This is a sexy wine with amazing purity. It will benefit from time in the cellar and has the potential to age for 15+ years.
Harvest: 2 Tons/Acre
Alcohol: 14.0% Ph: 3.5
Barrel aging: 11 Months, 35% New French Oak, 65% Older French Oak
Production: 425 Cases
$55 per bottle - $594 per 12 bottle case (10% discount)
2009 Brittan Vineyard Pinot Noir
The Brittan vineyard soil is rich with basalt rock which produces dark wines with lots of minerality and intense flavors. The 2009 Brittan Vineyard Pinot Noir has aromas of wet stone on a rainy day intermingled with crushed blackberries, blueberries with hints of allspice. The bright palate oozes with black cherries, cassis, plum with a spicy core of licorice, white pepper and cocoa. Slate minerality persists on the extremely long finish. This is an intense, dark, rich yet silky pinot noir which will benefit from time in the cellar. It has potential to age for 15+ years.
Harvest: 1.75 Tons/Acre
Alcohol: 14.2% Ph: 3.4
Barrel aging: 11 Months, 35% New French Oak, 65% Older French Oak
Production: 200 Cases
$45 per bottle - $486 per 12 bottle case (10% discount)
2009 Marsh Vineyard Pinot Noir
The 2009 Marsh Vineyard Pinot Noir has gorgeous aromas of crushed raspberries, dried rose petals and sweet spice. The succulent palate has a lush medley of strawberries, raspberries and plum. It is heightened by bright acidity and hint of subtle exotic spices. The fine tannins and silky texture leads into a layered and beautifully balanced finish. It will benefit from time in the cellar and has the potential to age for 10+ years.
Harvest: 2 Tons/Acre
Alcohol: 14.2% Ph: 3.6
Barrel aging: 11 Months, 30% New French Oak, 70% Older French Oak
Production: 195 Cases
$45 per bottle - $486 per 12 bottle case (10% discount)