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 Vintage2009 Label 1 of 36 
TypeRed
ProducerJ. K. Carriere (web)
VarietyPinot Noir
DesignationAntoinette
Vineyardn/a
CountryUSA
RegionOregon
SubRegionWillamette Valley
AppellationEola - Amity Hills

Drinking Windows and Values
Drinking window: Drink between 2015 and 2021 (based on 71 user opinions)
Wine Market Journal quarterly auction price: See J.K. Carriere Pinot Noir Antoinette on the Wine Market Journal.

Community Tasting History

Community Tasting Notes (average 91.7 pts. and median of 92 pts. in 12 notes) - hiding notes with no text

 Tasted by woody0198 on 12/25/2018 & rated 89 points: Expected more but very good. (559 views)
 Tasted by pugblanc on 11/13/2015 & rated 89 points: Violets, Asian spice, puffed rice, Bacon earthy on the nose. Cherry vanilla below and Carmel tart Apple above the pallet. Elegant and complex. Pinot in a black cocktail dress. (1128 views)
 Tasted by pugblanc on 6/19/2015 & rated 88 points: Floral sweet nose slight Cherry vanilla and cigar. Nice full palette. Tannins soft but present. Cinnamon dark berry cassis . slightly tart green. Carmel and vanilla. Smoky.

Very nice Pinot (1177 views)
 Tasted by winerd on 12/24/2014 & rated 97 points: A beautiful wine and drinking great now. Very pretty, with great structure. My favorite among the 2005 JK Carriere pinots. (1325 views)
 Tasted by walkerjfw on 3/25/2013 & rated 93 points: With dinner at BLT in Westchester. third wine of the evening my first experience with this wine.

medium ruby color, a touch cloudy. Floral nose with ripe red fruits. Cola, red fruits, rasbperry/cranberry, ripe cherry, and earth on the palate. Medium to long finish. Floral and violet/lavender on the back palate.

Nice wine with some sophistication, should continue to improve over the next 3 a 5 years. (1965 views)
 Tasted by MattMauldin on 9/25/2011 & rated 94 points: Winery visit- 9/8. Cola, violet, sandalwood, cranberry notes on the bouquet. Moves along to cherry, fig, mineral, and earth on the palate. Seamlessly layered with a rich silky feel. Polished tannins with pronounced acid. A long creamy fruit finish. Wasn't yet for sale- highly recommended. (2111 views)

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J. K. Carriere

Producer website

J.K. Carriere Limited Bottling Pinot Noirs
That special occasion, now or ten years from now, when second-best just won't do, is the domain of the J.K. Carriere Limited Bottlings. Taken as two- and three-barrel lots, they are chosen to deliver all that Pinot noir can be. Adorned with names like Antoinette, Shea Vineyard, Anderson Family and Gemini Vineyard, these Pinot noirs are the pinnacles of the cellar, best-barrrel selected as head-and-shoulders above anything else.

Pinot Noir

Varietal character (Appellation America) | Varietal article (Wikipedia)
Pinot Noir is the Noble red grape of Burgundy, capable of ripening in a cooler climate, which Cabernet Sauvignon and Merlot will not reliably do. It is unpredictable and difficult both to grow and to vinify, but results in some of the finest reds in the world. It is believed to have been selected from wild vines two thousand years ago. It is also used in the production of champagne. In fact, more Pinot Noir goes into Champagne than is used in all of the Cote d'Or! It is also grown in Alsace, Jura, Germany, the U.S., Canada, Australia, New Zealand, Romania, Switzerland, Austria, Croatia, Serbia, Italy, and so forth, with varying degrees of success.


Pinot Noir is one of the world's most prestigious grapes. It is very difficult to grow and thrives well in France, especially in Champagne and Burgundy. Pinot Noir thrives less in hot areas, is picky on soil, and deserves some oak storage.

Pinot Noir, or Blauburgunder / Spätburgunder in German, is a blue grapevine - and, as the German name suggests, the grape comes originally from Burgundy in France.

The grape, which thrives in calcareous soils, is used primarily for the production of red wine, and it is widely regarded as producing some of the best wines in the world. The wine style is often medium-bodied with high fruit acidity and soft tannins. It can be quite peculiar in fragrance and taste, and not least in structure - which may be why it is referred to as "The Grapes Ballerina".
Pinot Noir is also an important ingredient in sparkling wines, not least in champagne since it is fruity, has good acidity and contains relatively little tannins.
The grape is considered quite demanding to grow. The class itself consists of tightly packed grapes, which makes it more sensitive to rot and other diseases.

Pinot Noir changes quite easily and is genetically unstable. It buds and matures early which results in it often being well ripened. Climate is important for this type of grape. It likes best in cool climates - in warm climates the wines can be relaxed and slightly pickled.
In cooler climates, the wine can get a hint of cabbage and wet leaves, while in slightly warmer regions we often find notes of red berries (cherries, strawberries, raspberries, currants), roses and slightly green notes when the wine is young. With age, more complex aromas of forest floor, fungi and meat emerge.

In Germany, Switzerland, Austria and Hungary, it often produces light wines with less character. However, it has produced very good results in California, Oregon and New Zealand.

With its soft tannins and delicate aroma, it is excellent for white fish, chicken and light meat. For the stored wines you can serve small game. Classic duck breast is a matter of course, a Boeuf Burgundy and Pinot Noir are pure happiness.

Pinot Noir loses quality by over-harvesting.
Pinot Noir is prone to diseases, especially rot and mildew. Viruses cause major problems especially in Burgundy.
Pinot Noir are large round grapes with thin skins. Relatively high in alcohol content. Medium rich tannins and good with acid.
As a young person, Pinot Noir has a distinctly fruity character such as raspberries, cherries and strawberries.
A mature Pinot Noir, the taste is different. Cherry goes into plum and prune flavors. It smells of rotten leaves, coffee, moist forest floor and animal wine. This must be experienced.
In warm climates you find boiled plum, some rustic, little acid.
If the grapes are over-grown, the wine will be thin, with little color and flavor.

USA

American wine has been produced since the 1500s, with the first widespread production beginning in New Mexico in 1628. Today, wine production is undertaken in all fifty states, with California producing 84% of all U.S. wine. The continent of North America is home to several native species of grape, including Vitis labrusca, Vitis riparia, Vitis rotundifolia, and Vitis vulpina, but the wine-making industry is based almost entirely on the cultivation of the European Vitis vinifera, which was introduced by European settlers. With more than 1,100,000 acres (4,500 km2) under vine, the United States is the fourth-largest wine producing country in the world, after Italy, Spain, and France.

Oregon

Oregon Wine, Oregon Wineries (Oregon Wine Board)

Willamette Valley

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Eola - Amity Hills

Eola - Amity Hills (Oregon Wine Board)

 
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