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| Community Tasting Notes (average 90.3 pts. and median of 91 pts. in 25 notes) - hiding notes with no text | | | Tasted by Genghis88 on 2/2/2020 & rated 90 points: Opened, decanted, and drank over six hours
Burgundy colored, medium bodied.
Floral notes, iodine, some red berries
Lots of finesse with this bottle. Soft, with some nice flavor profiles and a medium-minus finish.
MAGNUMS ARE BETTER!!!
Bought this bottle from the 'winery'. Good stuff especially for the price.
Super Bowl at Rob's Parents. (693 views) | | | Tasted by kmadamskkz on 9/20/2017 & rated 87 points: Second bottle, my comments would be consistent with my June 2017 notes. Only one addition, more air time improves the flavor somewhat, however, it introduces a chalkiness that is unpleasant. Maybe a little harsh with my initial score, but not too much. (941 views) | | | Tasted by kmadamskkz on 6/3/2017 & rated 86 points: Medium garnet in color, with aromas of unripe cherry and forest floor. Light in body backed by very firm acidity puts this wine out of balance. Flavors of sour cherry and loganberry with tart acidity that mutes any secondary flavors. The wine is pleasant enough, but not special, and requires a tolerance for tart wine. This wine is definitely better with food but not what you'd call good with it because of the pronounced tartness. The acidity is not likely to soften with time and what fruit is there will likely fade, drink now. (956 views) | | | Tasted by jkad on 12/24/2016 & rated 88 points: No decant and drank over 3 hours. Part of the fun is the development in a glass. Very tight with taste of sour cherries at first. Took about 30 min to open up. After an hour it softened and bright red fruit was evident. Very fresh and lively. (1189 views) | | | Tasted by AllRed on 2/21/2016 & rated 93 points: Cherry, raspberry and floral notes. White currant and sweet black cherry flavors with an earthy undertone. Nicely balanced. Will continue to drink well for many years. (1525 views) | | | Tasted by WineAggregate on 6/27/2015 & rated 88 points: Disappointing to me, although some tasters liked it. It was pretty much an outlier in the lineup, with good concentration, but overly tart, and a closed nose. (1261 views) | | | Tasted by "H" on 2/25/2014: Hold this wine in your cellar. Tried a bottle over the weekend and it was not what it should be. (1893 views) | | | Tasted by air guitar & pinot noir on 1/12/2014 & rated 91 points: Berries, with nice minerality and earth notes. Fruit is high quality and adds to an overall pleasurable drinking experience. High quality Pinot from a great vineyard source. (1440 views) | | | Tasted by DrX on 12/20/2013 & rated 93 points: Just a quick note. If you have a bottle, hold it. Very nice wine but could use another decade at least. (1486 views) | | | Tasted by Sauvyfan on 8/21/2013 & rated 93 points: Tremendously juicy with a distinctly dry finish of black tea and strawberry. The nose is drowning in red fruit. Year after year, one of my favorite Pinots. (1532 views) | | | Tasted by DrX on 9/5/2012 & rated 88 points: - Purple color. (1694 views) | | | Tasted by DrX on 9/5/2012 & rated 88 points: - Purple color - Far too young, needs at least 5 years for the oak to mellow and the fruit to come forward. Starts to tempt with flavors after several hours in the decanter. Should shine with age. (2368 views) | | | Tasted by chadelley on 8/4/2012 & rated 80 points: Horrible. Tasted like grape juice. Nose not bad but way too fruity for an oregon wine. Have several more bottles that will age for several years before trying again. Disappointed. (1592 views) | | | Tasted by gripNsip on 5/20/2011 & rated 93 points: Wow, this is a very intense wine. Big strawberry, rhubarb, blackberry nose with a hint of sweet grape juice. (not in a bad way though) Bright, full palate, medium-full bodied flavors of cherry, blackberry, rhubarb, and a distinct minerality that reminds me of chalk and granite. While the intensity here is full-on, the structure stands up, and the acidity is super-bright, cleaning the palate off in the finish but not killing the finish. The finish lasts easily 30 seconds, or more. Easily the best 2009 Oregon Pinot Noir I have tasted so far. This is a high intensity wine no doubt, but it goes about this so well due to the structure. Killer wine. (2203 views) | | | Tasted by DrX on 5/12/2011 & rated 89 points: Very young, strong tastes of strawberry, marrionberry. Going to give the other bottles several years to mellow. (1938 views) | | | Tasted by subtlet on 4/16/2011 & rated 91 points: Dundee Hills Passport Tour (Dundee Hills, Oregon): The nose is intriguing with lots of spice. Orange peel and cloves blend with scents of dark cherries and a nice minerality. A suggestion of something grilled strikes on the palate, along with some great cherry and grapefruit flavors. The cherries are full and captivating, while blackberry flavors make an appearance late in the game. The acidity is full and it dries the palate out 110%; it's ripping! I dig it! The drying sensation lingers long, while gentle cherries continue to deliver flavor underneath it all. Delicious! (2566 views) |
| Ayoub Producer website
After a long and careful search to find the best site possible to plant Pinot Noir, Mohamad “Mo” Ayoub found the land he dreamt about nestled in the Dundee Hills. Untouched to vines – Mo saw the perfect potential to plant Pinot Noir and create a sustainable, healthy and top producing vineyard. The volcanic jory soils, south-facing slopes and fertile land made it an easy decision to plant four prized acres of vines in 2001.
The Dundee Hills appellation is highly respected and known for its bright and elegant wines. In 2004, Mo was able to unveil the potential of his land by producing a wine from the vines he meticulously planted and cared for. The results proved to be flourishing, providing bright fruit and unique complexity, creating an elegant Pinot Noir. Ayoub is committed to producing a limited amount of Pinot Noir of the highest quality.
Dundee Hills has earned an internationally recognized reputation for producing high quality New World Pinot Noir. Winters are mild and wet, while summers are warm and dry, each being influenced by the marine air from the Pacific Ocean. The Coast Range mountains protect the valley from the ocean and act as a rain shadow to minimize the rainfall as it moves from the water to inland. The climatic influences provide the perfect opportunity for the fruit to develop with full character and flavor profiles.
The Ayoub Vineyard is located in the heart of the red hills of Dundee. It is farmed by hand with great respect and care for the land, vines and natural surroundings. The steep sloped southeast-facing four acres site, with its red clay volcanic soil, is ideal for producing high quality Pinot Noir. It is densely planted resulting in low-yielding vines to increase the flavor of the fruit. Pinot Noir Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.
Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.
Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.
The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.
Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.
In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.
With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.
Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.USAAmerican wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.Oregon Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)Willamette Valley Willamette Valley Wineries Association | Willamette Valley (Oregon Wine Board)
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