2005 J.K. Carriere Pinot Noir Provocateur - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (7/22/2007)
WIML90-91?,NOWA,WS??

Tasted June 19, 2007 at the winery. Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Nose of black cherries, black berries and touch of pepper on the finish. Flavors of Bing cherries, black berries and a hint of currants on the finish. Medium acidity, tannins and body. Drink over the short to medium term. Decant if drinking now. Should be good in the 3 to 5 year range. (90 pts.)

2005 J.K. Carriere Pinot Noir Provocateur - USA, Oregon, Willamette Valley (4/15/2008)
WIML89

Tasted April 15, 2008. Opened and served immediately. Garnet color in the glass, clear hue throughout. Slightly funky Oregon Pinot nose followed by some light notes of black cherries and black berries. Light flavors of black cherries and black berries. Medium acidity, tannins and body. This bottle was a bit lighter or simpler than the first bottle I tasted at the winery last June. Drink over the short to medium term. (89 pts.)