2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Pantry within the Castel del Monte

within the Castel del Monte DOC and DOCG zones

After a warm June and July and high rainfall in early August

This gorgeous and affordable white Burgundy over-delivers in the glass and could be easily mistaken for a baby Pouilly-Fuissé

The vineyards are planted on limestone-rich soils

Fantastic with eggs

2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Pantry within the Castel del MonteTaste: 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