2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Low Inventory followed by hints of Mediterranean

followed by hints of Mediterranean scrub

The medium-bodied mouthfeel is smooth and refined

he completed the first harvest of wine to be bottled under his own label

which echo the wine’s savory characteristics

graphite and spice build into a potent laced with a kiss of French oak and enough tannin to ensure fabulous development in the cellar

2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Low Inventory followed by hints of MediterraneanTaste: In the glass, this is a deep ruby hue. The nose is effusive, leading with broad notes of passionfruit, cherry, cranberry, and orange zest, layered over fennel, sweet spice, and a hint of cinnamon red hots. On the palate, the attack is substantial and saline, with candied cherry, orange, smoke, jerky, and anise driving through. Pairing: To consider pairing this, it's helpful to approach it as you would a classic Oregon Pinot Noir a wine defined