Our Winery of the Month for January is Ayoub Vineyard and Winery, which were born out of Mo Ayoub’s passion for food and wine. After a careful search, Mo found the land he dreamed of nestled in the Dundee Hills.
wines:
2020 memoirs pinot noir
A blend of the best barrels of Pinot Noir crafted from
all the vineyards I source my fruit from. The nose is perfumed with black cherry, graham cracker, nutmeg and allspice.Spicy and vibrant on the palate, with layers of black and red fruit. It’s a beautiful & complex wine that is approachable young, drink now to 2026.
2021 chardonnay
A sumptuous nose that draws you in with aromas of toasted hazelnuts, lemon zest, pear and wet stone. Great texture on the palate, rich with stone fruit, beautiful acid and minerality creating a perfectly harmonious wine. Focused, energetic and cellar worthy.from 2023 to 2032.
about the winery:
The Ayoub Vineyard was planted in 2001. Since 2004, Mo has been dedicated to producing wines of balance and complexity; wines that are exciting to share, rewarding to the patient collector, and magical – end to end.
Starting in 2009, Mo sourced additional fruit from some of the best vineyards in the valley, and expanded his production to include Chardonnay and other single vineyard designate Pinot Noirs. In 2010, Mo tore down his garage to build a small winery on the Estate property, and all wines are made there now. Though he only recently quit his “day job” in engineering, Mo’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. His culinary background, combined with a true appreciation for culture and hospitality, have earned distinction for the Ayoub Wines. Total production will remain less than 2,000 cases per year to have better control over the wine’s quality.
