02 J.K. Carrier, Provocateur Willamette Valley Pinot Noir

Calm earthy nose with weak spices, fruit-dominated. Very light acid. Soft mouthfeel with a dominating presence of dark cherries -- no tart laser beam -- and cola. Cocoa finish with drying medium tannins. Juicy, but not extracted, and somewhat delicate. Detectable, balanced oak. Round.