Ayoub

Brittan Vineyard Pinot Noir

9.231 ratings
8.97 pro ratings
McMinnville, Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA
Pinot Noir
Turkey, Game, Exotic Spices, Soft Cheese, Duck, Goose, Salads & Greens, Potato, Quinoa, Farro, Brown Rice, White Rice, Pasta, Herbs, Nuts & Seeds, Mushrooms, Chicken, Meaty & Oily Fish, Shellfish, Crab & Lobster, Stew, Onion, Shallot, Garlic, Salami & Prosciutto, Salmon, Quinoa, Shellfish
Top Notes For
Eric Urbani

Persian wine maker. Blueberry, deep purple color.

Persian wine maker. Blueberry, deep purple color.

Jul 10th, 2018
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.3

Big and imposing as always. This vineyard's signature is always clear. Minerally with blueberry pie preserves. Savory and savory and savory. For intellectual drinkers! Could use some time.

Big and imposing as always. This vineyard's signature is always clear. Minerally with blueberry pie preserves. Savory and savory and savory. For intellectual drinkers! Could use some time.

Jan 21st, 2016
Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.7

More amazing purity, singularity, hard-core brilliance of Pinot Noir expression.

More amazing purity, singularity, hard-core brilliance of Pinot Noir expression.

Jan 2nd, 2015
Boxer Briefs

This #wine is a monster. 5 years, at least. Can't think of a more age-worthy vintage than 12 around Salem and Mac. People say 11, no way.

This #wine is a monster. 5 years, at least. Can't think of a more age-worthy vintage than 12 around Salem and Mac. People say 11, no way.

Aug 11th, 2014
Boxer Briefs

wild raspberry just edging on black cherry with an intense spiciness. Creamy texture, and French oak...2 1/2 years later this is still a beast, in all the best ways. So young, love it, will age for 20 years, there is so much structure and ripe but not overripe fruit. Put these away.

wild raspberry just edging on black cherry with an intense spiciness. Creamy texture, and French oak...2 1/2 years later this is still a beast, in all the best ways. So young, love it, will age for 20 years, there is so much structure and ripe but not overripe fruit. Put these away.

Jan 17th, 2017
Boxer Briefs

The Ayoub McMinnville sku's from 2011 are extremely high acid. This is bright red Bing Cherry Jolly Rancher with serious tannin structure and a hint of E.A. Not a ton of oak influence, the longer the wine was open the more prevalent the structure became.

The Ayoub McMinnville sku's from 2011 are extremely high acid. This is bright red Bing Cherry Jolly Rancher with serious tannin structure and a hint of E.A. Not a ton of oak influence, the longer the wine was open the more prevalent the structure became.

Nov 8th, 2016
Boxer Briefs

Almost approaching tired on the nose, completely belies the palate. Young, tannic, age worthy, fun, my favorite lineup in the valley.

Almost approaching tired on the nose, completely belies the palate. Young, tannic, age worthy, fun, my favorite lineup in the valley.

Aug 16th, 2016
Ami Gokli

Inn at little Washington

Inn at little Washington

May 15th, 2021
Mark Martin

Smooth, rich, jammy and excellent after a few years. Will only get better. Blackberry, deep cherry, and currant.

Smooth, rich, jammy and excellent after a few years. Will only get better. Blackberry, deep cherry, and currant.

Mar 14th, 2021
Boxer Briefs

This wine is genius. Now on its 3rd day, better every day. Peanut butter, silver tequila, blueberry jam, incredible tannin and structure. Great balance.

This wine is genius. Now on its 3rd day, better every day. Peanut butter, silver tequila, blueberry jam, incredible tannin and structure. Great balance.

Feb 9th, 2016