J.K. Carriere "Vespidae" Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley - 2021

Name: J.K. Carriere "Vespidae" Pinot Noir, Willamette Valley
Brand: J.K. Carriere
SKU: 38694
Price: 54.96 USD
Availability: InStock

Item # 38694 750 mL

An older bottling of Pinot Noir from a cooler vintage. The elegant lean red fruit is a lovely choice for the table. Winemaker Jim Prosser established the winery in 1999. He has a severe allergy to wasps (also known as Vespidae) and features the insect on the label.

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Color

Red

Vintage

2021

Country

USA

Region

Oregon

Sub-Region

Willamette Valley

Producer

J.K. Carriere

Grape Variety

Pinot Noir

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