2014 Privé Vineyard Joie de Vivre Chehalem Mountains Oregon Pinot Noir

13.8% alc., 132 bottles, $90 (available only on futures to mailing list). The first few gallons of press load from le nord and le sud are gathered to be blended and aged in 50% new French oak barrels for 12 months. Lovingly offered in an etched, hand painted, numbered and signed bottle. · Moderately light cherry red color in the glass. Soaring aromas of cherry, resin, spice and nutty oak lead to an elegantly styled wine that is both demure but powerfully flavored. Cherry and red berry fruits are featured with a savory oak note in the background. Both cherry fruit and savory nuances mingle on the memorable finish. This wine should reward further cellaring, but hard to keep your hands off it now. Score: 92. Reviewed January 17, 2016

Winery: Privé Vineyard
From article: Sips of Recently Tasted Oregon Pinot Noir