2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Pantry About: In the hallowed vineyards

About: In the hallowed vineyards of Gevrey-Chambertin

” 91 Points

and the wine proves both intense and focused

and orange peel

2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Pantry About: In the hallowed vineyardsTaste: 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