Dundee, Willamette Valley · Willamette Valley AVA
Ayoub Vineyard
About the winery
Mo Ayoub’s fanatical focus on producing the highest quality Pinot Noir and Chardonnay (plus a couple other secret gems) has inspired collectors of Willamette Valley wine since his first release in 2004. Open by appointment only.
Recent news
- Release2014 ??? Vineyards Pinot Noir – 94 Points from Wine Enthusiast
“No, that’s not a typo. The ??? Vineyard bottling conceals (intentionally) the fruit sources for these grapes, which come from one of Oregon’s most expensive and highly-reviewed producers. It’s crystal-clear in both appearance and flavor, building upon a cranberry/raspberry base into a potent young wine with expressive purity.
- Release2014 Overlook Vineyard Pinot Noir – 93 Points from Wine Enthusiast
“Made for the first time in this vintage, this young wine is tight and brambly, with tart, peppery berry fruit. Chewy tannins denote its youth, and the finish delivers outstanding depth. If it follows the path of other Ayoub Pinots, this will benefit greatly from further bottle age.”
- Award2013 Chardonnay – 93 Points from Wine Enthusiast
“The fruit is sourced from the Thistle and Hyland estate vineyards. It’s an intense, concentrated wine, with a complex mix of mineral, lime, apple and light tropical fruit. It’s textural, creamy and impressively long.”
- Award2013 Chardonnay – 94 Points from Wine Spectator
“Broad, open-textured and layered, with pear, grapefruit, quince and spice flavors that just don’t quit as the tangy finish sails on. Has depth and distinctiveness. Drink now through 2021. 225 cases made.”
- NewsAyoub, one of “Thirty Wineries to Discover” from Wine Spectator
Editors’ Picks: Thirty Wineries to Discover – Big-name wineries get most of the attention, but there are lesser-known producers around the world whose commitment to quality and value across a range of releases makes them deserving of a place at your table.
