2014 Privé Vineyard Joie de Vivre Chehalem Mountains Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 12 cases, $90. Estate grown. Etched, hand painted, numbered and signed bottle. Produced from the first few gallons of each press load from le nord and le sud blended and aged in 50% new French oak barrels for 12 months. · Moderately light reddish purple color in the glass. Similar to the le sud but with a deeper, more penetrating nose focused on cherry fruit. Plenty of cherry and purple berry sap to delight in a juicy, mid weight styled wine that has admirable oak integration, ample but balanced tannins, and an especially long finish. A high-collared wine that is approachable now, but will age beautifully for years to come. Even better the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Previously reviewed 11/22/15 (92). Score: 94. Reviewed December 13, 2016

Winery: Privé Vineyard
From article: Final Oregon Wine Reviews of 2016