2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Pantry or a classic Tarte Tatin

or a classic Tarte Tatin (a caramelized apple tart)

offering an intense bouquet where notes of dried flowers

and orange peel

the three vineyards Goldloch

2023 J.K. Carriere ‘Provocateur’ Willamette Valley Pinot Noir Pantry or a classic Tarte TatinTaste: 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