2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Low Inventory graphite and spice build into

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

The medium-bodied mouthfeel is smooth and refined

Lignier's 2022 Chambolle-Musigny Vieilles Vignes offers up aromas of dark berries

He took over the winery in 1994 at just 24 years old

followed by hints of Mediterranean scrub

2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Low Inventory graphite and spice build intoTaste: 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