came by for a tasting and to pick up a case of sparking. Mo offered us his reserve Chardonnay. Superb!! read more

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Always a great experience with Mo and frankly some of the best wines in the Willamette Valley.

We visited Ayoub winery for the 1st time yesterday and walked away with a case of wine and signed up for 3 cases per year wine club... Mo's wine was that good. And the view from his patio/tasting area is unbeatable. read more

2 couples, made this our first stop of 5 (6 including wine pairing dinner) wineries in the area across 3 days. Mo (owner/vintner/wine pourer/story teller) took some time out from his busy harvest to pour his wines for us. This was (by far) the best lineup of wines we had during our Willamette visit, and just 1 of 2 that we'll have on our list for the next visit. Stunning bubbly and chardonnay and then multiple great Pinots. I'm not a "Pinot guy", but Mo's may have changed that. Oh, and the site was easily our favorite tasting location, outside on the shaded deck with afternoon sun kissing the Ayoub grapes. If you're into small founder/owner wineries that are committed to making the highest quality wines... and you want to enjoy the visit and maybe even learn something, then this should absolutely be on your itinerary. read more

Ayoub Wines - a view of a vineyard - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Dundee, Oregon

Mo is very passionate about wine Mo makes really great wine Mo makes a rose' called Mose' Mose' tates much better then wines twice its' price Mo will greet you at the door and welcome you to his house to drink his wines Mo is not for everyone Mo does not care about your memberships at fancy wineries Mo does not care if you drive a fancy car Mo personally picked the land where he planted his vineyard because it has the best balance of sun and shade to make the best wine Mo is right Mo also hates when the weather is bad and cannot make a lot of good wine I really loved Mo's pinot noir wines I bought a lot of Mo's pinot noir wines This made Mo happy This made me happy Go vist Mo and drink his wines. You won't regret it. read more

Mo is making really great wine in the Dundee area! Make you appt, you won't be disappointed! First impression driving up his driveway, was is this the place? There are no signs, and it is his own residence. Beautiful grounds and vineyards! We sat in Mo's kitchen and started tasting his line up. I really love his Chardonnay. Mo tells you a little about the grapes and where each of the vineyards is located. It's a fun, relaxing wine tasting experience. I really liked how quiet and private the experience was. Not in a busy loud tasting room! Mo also makes many Pinot's. His whole cluster Pinot is not like any others I've tasted. It's got a silky smooth finish! It was hard to decide which ones to buy, so we bought a few of our favs, one for now and one to hold for a few years. His wines are drinkable now, but I can't imagine how well these will age! read more

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A friend gifted me a bottle of Ayoub Pinot Noir. We opened it for a special occasion and it was "corked". I contacted the owner/winemaker who was not willing to send a replacement bottle. He quizzed me on why I thought it was corked. Then he asked me to come to his winery to trade out the bottle for a replacement. For us, the drive is 5 hrs each way. It is unacceptable to not stand by your product. While "corked" wine is relatively unusual (~3% of all natural cork) it does happen. Most honest producers will replace corked wines without question. I will not do business with this winery. read more

Absolutely a must visit to taste Mo Ayoub's wines when you visit Portland! I guarantee you will not leave there without bringing home some the most delicious Chadonnay and Pinot Noirs ! read more

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OK, so after Purple Hands, this was probably my next favorite place we visited and definitely the most unique tasting experience we have had. You start by calling for a reservation... not sure how much we needed it on Thanksgiving weekend but definitely polite as you go to his house. Ok.. so, pulling into the owner, Mo's, driveway. Shoes off at the front door and walk through his foyer and living room to his beautiful and cozy kitchen. Mo pulled a couple wine glasses out of his dishwasher and we joined the other groups to chat with Mo. It was just him... so we had a great time just chatting as a large group with Mo. Often when we wine taste, we stick to ourselves. It was great to chat as a large group. Everyone talking about a common interest.... wine. If you walk through the door in the corner, you will find his garage.... where he stores his barrels. Haha, a dream for me one day!!! His wines are very good, but you should really come here for the tasting experience. This man knows his wine and loves to talk to everyone about it! read more

Ayoub Wines - In Mo's kitchen. He's pouring the wine!! Great experience! - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Dundee, Oregon

Delicious wine poured by the winemaker himself in his kitchen. It doesn't get more personal than that. Mo knows his wine and loves to talk about it. The views from the deck are nothing to sneeze at either :-) Tastings by reservation only. Although you might be able to get in last minute, this is a can't miss so I'd make them sooner rather than later. Worth it. We bought a case and can't wait to start enjoying it when it shows up this fall :-) read more

This is some of the best wine I've had in the Pacific Northwest, and I've tried a triple-digit number of wineries over the last stack 'o' years. It's appointment only, so call ahead. Don't be shocked when you realize you're at the Ayoub residence, leave your shoes at the door - along with your preconceptions of what most Oregon Pinot is going to taste like. It's rare we leave a "new" winery (to us) with more than a bottle or two, and we left with a case. We had some great conversation with Mo and the other guests visiting while we were there on a Saturday afternoon, learned a bit about how he got into the business, and tried some fantastic vino. Highly recommend visiting if you are in the area, or even if you're not, and looking for a truly unique and solid experience. read more

Awesome wines and a truly amazing experience. No other winery in the area offers a tasting experience as personal as Ayoub. I recommend Ayoub to everyone who asks. You will taste in the home of the winemaker, so it is extremely intimate. If you want an off the beaten path spot, this is your place for sure. read more

Visiting Ayoub was the highlight of our recent trip to the Willamette Valley. Mo Ayoub's wines are small production bottlings of some of the finest Pinot Noir you can find. Don't expect to walk into a fancy tasting room. Better yet, you are invited into his home and wines are generously poured at his kitchen island! How is that for service? Of the dozen or so wineries we visited on our trip, this was the only location where we got to speak directly with the winemaker. It is clear that Mo takes great pride in his wines and shows great interest in getting to know his patrons. His five acre vineyard, used for the Estate wine, is directly behind his house. The mesmerizing view from his deck cannot be put into words. The remainder of his fruit for other bottlings is judiciously sourced from nearby prominent vineyards. Mo appears to be a perfectionist. Limited tastings are by appointment only and I think preferences are given to wine club members. Go there prepared to take home a case! His wines are so good they will give you chills! Try to find a few bottles of the 2012 vintage prior to the release of wine scores. Once they are released, you will wholeheartedly regret not having several bottles in your cellar. We look forward to our next trip to Oregon, which will surely include a repeat visit to Ayoub. read more

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Great experience and friendly Mo!!! Tasty wine with good view on the backyard.

Best wine there is!! Mo Ayoub is the owner and operator of this small and intimate boutique winery...he makes the visit special with welcoming you into his home and preparing cheese, fresh bread and plenty of amazing wine. His wine is the best there is and he makes the tasting so special. I have sent so many of my friends and family to his winery and everyone loved him and his wine. The presentation of the wines are beautiful with nice deep bottles, elegant labels and waxed dipped bottle top. The presentation in your mouth is just as beautiful. All the wines are age worthy and also lovely to enjoy now. The price points are very fair for this quality of wine. I can't say enough great things about Mo and his wines. I'm his biggest fan!! read more

I've been drinking Oregon wines since 1998. I started drinking Ayoub wines from the first vintage, 2004. The estate was the only bottling for many years, but now Ayoub creates multiple single vineyard Oregon wines, a single vineyard cab franc from California, a couple great blend wines, and literally the best Oregon Chardonnay. The wines age extremely well, but are very hard to keep your hands off when young. Tasting wines at Ayoub is one of the most intimate settings in Oregon. Mo always hosts in his kitchen, which to those who know Mos' kitchen, know. There are many wines in Oregon, but many taste better on-site than when you get home and the magic is gone from the glass. These wines are amazing at the winery, after a shitty day, or standing in front of a firing squad. They will make any day great. Make Ayoub a stop on your winery list, it will take the cake over any winery in setting but more so the quality. read more

Ayoub Wines - A typical tasting line-up at Ayoub. The best in Oregon. - Beer, Wine & Spirits Near Me - Dundee, Oregon

Mo's wines are wonderful. Of all the wineries we visited on our trip to the Wilamette Valley, his wines were the only ones that tempted us (and they won) to join the wine club. The tasting experience which takes place in his kitchen is one of the more unique experiences you can have. The wine pourer at another winery who recommend Ayoub Wines to us, warned us that Mo, the owner and winemaker, could be moody. We appreciated the warning. However, don't be concerned about this. Still go! read more

Big fan of Mo's wines! and very nice of him to host us at his house.

If you want a really unique wine tasting experience -- make a plan to visit Ayoub Wines. This was the highlight of our day in the Willamette Valley. Mo Ayoub shared with us his great wine in the comfort of his kitchen with the surprise appearance of some of his very colorful friends from the Valley. It is so obvious from our visit that this is a passion not merely a business for Mo and that just made the entire experience so much more memorable. I never anticipated tasting a beautiful rosé on this trip and was insistent that we take a bottle with us (thinking we would drink it that night). The rest of the wine we purchased was shipped home. I am sure we will be talking about our great afternoon in this warm setting with great wine for many years to come!!! read more

Mo Ayoub is one of the emerging rock stars in Oregon Pinot Noir...Probably much fairer to say, recognized and has emerged. Fiercely proud, fiercely independent, passionate and abundantly talented. Mo's 2012s will set new high water quality and rating benchmarks. Try to find a way to visit his winery home and kitchen on the weekends he is in Dundee, you will become a fan for life. read more

We were fortunate to discover Ayoub winery three years ago. We (my son and I) have both been club members since our first visit. We are also club members of 5 other wineries. For my taste, Ayoub makes one of the top wines in Oregon. After we have spent a day tasting, always finishing at Ayoub, he pours us a taste of his Chardonnay. What can I say, this is an experience that is truly romantic. His chardonnay makes a perfect day of tasting. His Pinots are always highly rated. (94-96 depending on the reviewer.) Mo and I love to discuss why my favorite Pinot from Ayoub is the Anonimo rather than Mo's baby, the Estate. The Estate is magnificent, but my taste buds prefer the Anonimo. We have an agreement that his just released wines are wonderful, but they really sing in 5-7 years. Mo is more than a wine maker, he is an artist. If you want great consistent wines, Ayoub is a wine you should never miss. read more