2009 Ayoub Pinot Noir Estate
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90 WA
The 2009 Pinot Noir Estate is a prototype for the vintage. Light in color but concentrated on the palate, it is an elegant, spicy, stylish wine reminiscent of a Dujac village offering. Drink this friendly effort over the next 5-6 years.
by Jay Miller, Issue #197, October 2011 --The Wine Advocate
93 WS
Silky, subtle and expressive, offering a lovely, transparent mouthful of cherry, blackberry and cinnamon flavors that remain aloft and lively through the long finish against well-buffed tannins. Drink now through 2019. 425 cases made. –HS
December 15, 2011 --Wine Spectator
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| Winery Notes: 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 cherries, 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. Grape source: 100% Ayoub Vineyard, Dundee Hills AVA 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 |
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