Ayoub 2013 Mojo Red (America)

Country: US / Mojo
Variety: Red Blend America
Winery: Ayoub /

A 50-50 California Cab Franc-Oregon Pinot Noir blend, this works better than most attempts to blend Pinot Noir with anything. It’s aromatically focused, scented with exotic incense that’s soft, sultry and smooth. The fruit suggests cherry and plum, with streaks of stem, leaf and rather stiff tannins. It’s the barrel flavors that help to pull it all together.