Ayres, Pioneer Estate Pinot Noir, Ribbon Ridge

Rather ordinary. It was tart on release but has yet to develop much interest. Not sure if it will. Some cherry and herb, but really kind of closed off still. Not changed over two days.

Bought from winery during a visit in 2013. Stored in Eurocave since. I too was a bit worried but this was drinking beautifully. Rhubarb, spice, biting (in a good way) tannin. Drank over two nights. Great bottle.

Excellent and not anywhere near “past its peak” as a recent TN suggested, which prompted me to open this. One of the best 2011s I’ve had from OR. Drinking beautifully! Cool climate beauty.

Drank half first night, finished second night. Consistent both nights, with just-starting-to-fade red fruits dominating that we both love. Well balanced - My guess is it’s a year or two past prime? Have one more bottle that I’ll hold onto for another year just to see if other flavors emerge.

Came across slight better than prior bottles. Bright And acidic, quite fresh on the palate. Red cherry notes with hints of forest. Quite nice but lacks a bit of complexity on the palate and finish.

Better than last bottle. Shows a bright red fruit profile and quite fresh. Aromatic nose, cherry pit and some spice. Finishes chalky and a bit simple, but quite pleasing.

Not quite as good as I remember. Great nose though, with spice box and red fruits mixed in. Palate adds a alight element of citrus, red and black fruit and decent depth. Moderate finish. Can hold for some added complexity.

This wine was reductive and even just a bit bretty upon opening, but these aromas disappeared quickly with air, to reveal faint scents of black cherry and raspberry. The palate was more interesting than the nose; it exhibited delicate (not to say subdued) mixed black and red fruits, firm tannins, and some baritone notes from toasted oak. The finish was long and distinctly floral, and the floral flavors intensified as we worked our way through the bottle. All in all, …

Ripe fruit, ready to drink now. Very easy alone or with a meal.

I drank my first bottle last summer and this past year has been kind to it. Decanted 2 hrs before tasting and got better into the 3rd.

- Crimsom color with medium forming legs and has flavours of blackberry with a long finish - Wow.. Very nice Oregon Pinot. Probably the best I've had from this vintage and look forward to consuming more of this in the future..

Medium bodied. Slightly sour cherry, smoke, ginger.

Pinot Weekend - Second Willamette Valley Trip; 8/30/2013-9/2/2013 (Dundee, OR) : The most complex of the wines tasted. Saline, sandalwood, and hint of meat on the nose. Palate was quite vibrant, but less angular and more polished than the other bottlings, showing more berries (boysenberry/blackberry). A touch of sweetness to the fruit carries this through the finish which is quite long and complex. Hold for sure. 92-93+