Ayoub

Cabernet Franc Pinot Noir

8.87 ratings

9.12 pro ratings

Willamette Valley, Oregon, USA

Pinot Noir, Cabernet Franc

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, Baking Spices, Hard Cheese, Blue Cheese, Chili & Hot Spicy, Pungent Cheese, Tomato-Based, Beef, Lamb, Pork, Venison

Top Notes For

9.1

This #wine is a monster in all the best ways. Cab Franc leads the way with richness to match beef and a nice floral situation. Glad I hit it in a restaurant for $65, I'll leave my allocation for another 5 years

This #wine is a monster in all the best ways. Cab Franc leads the way with richness to match beef and a nice floral situation. Glad I hit it in a restaurant for $65, I'll leave my allocation for another 5 years

Mar 5th, 2015

Christy Canterbury MW

Master of Wine

9.1

More monstrous than the 2012, which at this point showed more harmony. Don't be afraid, but don't jump the gun. This one needs time!

More monstrous than the 2012, which at this point showed more harmony. Don't be afraid, but don't jump the gun. This one needs time!

Jan 2nd, 2015

Chris Nowakowski

8.7

Young wine that would benefit from aging and/or decanting. Funky blend that makes this a much more powerful wine than the rest of Ayoub’s pinots.

Young wine that would benefit from aging and/or decanting. Funky blend that makes this a much more powerful wine than the rest of Ayoub’s pinots.

Feb 10th, 2018

Chris Nowakowski

8.7

Chris had this 4 years ago

Chris had this 4 years ago

May 9th, 2020

Chris Nowakowski

8.8

Chris had this 5 years ago

Chris had this 5 years ago

May 11th, 2019

8.5

Bob had this 9 years ago

Bob had this 9 years ago

Aug 29th, 2015

9.0

Byron had this 9 years ago

Byron had this 9 years ago

Jul 11th, 2015