How do I know if I’ll like your wine?

Well, we can’t say for sure what you definitely will or won’t like. Wine is an entirely subjective and deeply personal experience. We can tell you that we have greeted many a wine taster not searching for red wine who left with a half-case carrier of Pinot Noir.

As our winemaker, Brad, says, “I’m not just making red wine. I’m making Pinot Noir with a soul. I’m making Pinot Noir that speaks of the earth.” If you’re looking for a wine with character, a wine that will make you go, “hmmmm…I get it…I really get it,” then you’ll probably like our wine. If you’re looking for a wine that is reminiscent of a soda pop, well, you should probably look elsewhere.

Try it. You’ll like it.

What do I smell in the wine?

A client once said, “I smell dirt in your wine.” We smiled and said, “Thank you.” Ayres Pinot Noir has a distinctly earthy element, both to the smell and the taste. Descriptors such as soil, mushrooms, forest floor, cedar, and tobacco are all appropriate. But don’t stop there, because that earthy element is well balanced with the more seductive fruit profiles such as dark cherry, blackberry, and plums.

Why can’t I find any of your PIONEER?

The Pioneer label represents the best of our barrels and has developed quite a following since its modest debut in 2003. We typically sell it as soon as we release it, as production is extremely limited. The best way to make sure you get some is to join our mailing list and order early in the fall.

But don’t forget about Pioneer’s first cousin, the AYRES Willamette Valley bottling. Every bit as good a mouthful as Pioneer, just different.

Do you have any other questions? Just ask!