2011 Privé Vineyard Joie de Vivre Yamhill County Oregon Pinot Noir

13.0% alc. #38 of 108 bottles. · Dark garnet color in the glass. The nose leads off with an array of black stone fruits. Mid weight plus in style, with a hefty load of sappy black fruits and a muscular tannin load to match. The wine builds in intensity over time in the glass and sports a very long finish. Still a stodgy black fruited demon that offers little more than fruit even when tasted the following day from a previously opened and re-corked bottle. Drink now to 2022. Score: 91. Reviewed September 3, 2017

Winery: Privé Vineyard
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