The Story
J.K. Carriere is a small, high-touch winery in the Willamette Valley known for producing Pinot Noirs that balance intensity with finesse. âAntoinetteâ is their flagship bottlingânamed for winemaker Jim Prosserâs grandmother and built to age, this wine is sourced from old vines planted in the Temperence Hill vineyard and is made with with higher whole-cluster inclusion and longer elevage.
The 2021 vintage is a stunner: a cool, balanced growing season that brings clarity and detail. The wine opens with classic red and black cherry, forest floor, and spice box notes, framed by firm tannins and bright acidity. Thereâs generosity of fruit, but also restraintâitâs Pinot Noir that doesnât rush to impress, instead unfolding with air and time.
Drink it now with a decant or cellar for 8â15 years to see it evolve. For fans of structured Oregon Pinot or Burgundy drinkers exploring the Willamette Valley, Antoinette 2021 is a thoughtful, age-worthy standout with quiet confidence.
Description
J.K. Carriere is a small, high-touch winery in the Willamette Valley known for producing Pinot Noirs that balance intensity with finesse. âAntoinetteâ is their flagship bottlingânamed for winemaker Jim Prosserâs grandmother and built to age, this wine is sourced from old vines planted in the Temperence Hill vineyard and is made with with higher whole-cluster inclusion and longer elevage.
The 2021 vintage is a stunner: a cool, balanced growing season that brings clarity and detail. The wine opens with classic red and black cherry, forest floor, and spice box notes, framed by firm tannins and bright acidity. Thereâs generosity of fruit, but also restraintâitâs Pinot Noir that doesnât rush to impress, instead unfolding with air and time.
Drink it now with a decant or cellar for 8â15 years to see it evolve. For fans of structured Oregon Pinot or Burgundy drinkers exploring the Willamette Valley, Antoinette 2021 is a thoughtful, age-worthy standout with quiet confidence.
