2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Low Inventory The medium-bodied mouthfeel is smooth

The medium-bodied mouthfeel is smooth and refined

he has developed a cult following for his Champagnes

followed by hints of Mediterranean scrub

Meinklang is an original

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

2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Low Inventory The medium-bodied mouthfeel is smoothTaste: 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