Ayres Vineyard Lewis Rogers Lane Pinot noir 08
Ayres Vineyard Lewis Rogers Lane Pinot noir 08 -
Katherine Cole, in the Oregonian, said:
"Sometimes an address says everything about a wine. Knowing that Ayres is located just down Lewis Rogers Lane from Brick House Vineyards and shares the tiny Ribbon Ridge subappellation with labels such as Beaux Freres, Patricia Green Cellars and Trisaetum should be enough to convince you to try this bottle."
"An '08, it's deliciously smooth and approachable for its young age, with luscious ripe blackberries, reedy brambles and licorice on the nose and palate, finishing with a potpourri of spices. Plus, owners and family members Brad and Kathleen McLeroy and Don and Carol McClure might just be the nicest folks in wine country. What more can I say?"
We could not agree more. This is a fantastic value, and another amazing wine from young winemaker Brad McLeroy. He is one of Oregon's rising stars.
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The Vineyard
AYRES Vineyard & Winery was purchased in September 2000 by business partners and family members, Brad McLeroy & Kathleen McClure-McLeroy and Don & Carol McClure. The existing filbert orchard was cleared that November and the first 3 acres of vines (Pinot Noir clone 667) were planted in March 2001. Currently the vineyard is planted to 6 acres of Pinot Noir clone 667, 3 acres of Pinot Noir clone 115, 4 acres of Pinot Noir clone 777, 1 acre of Pinot Noir clone 113, and 4 acres of Pommard. The vineyard is also host to an experimental plot of white grape varietals, including Pinot Blanc, Sauvignon Blanc, and the little known Pinot d’Auxerrois.
