2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Pantry and the wine proves both

and the wine proves both intense and focused

Pajoré and Basarin crus in the Neive and Treiso townships

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In summary

2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Pantry and the wine proves bothTaste: 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