2006 Privé Vineyard le sud Yamhill County Oregon Pinot Noir

13.4% alc.. · Moderately light garnet color in the glass with no rim bricking. Complex array of aromas including black cherry, spices including cardamom and cinnamon, dark chocolate, sweet oak and earthy flora. An impressive wine in a very warm year, showing a sleek core of black cherry, raspberry, spice and smoke flavors. Polished, with immersed tannins and some finishing generosity. The fruit is a bit too far on the ripe side, but otherwise this is a beautiful wine that has aged magnificently. Drink now to 2022. Score: 93. Reviewed September 3, 2017

Winery: Privé Vineyard
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