Medium ruby-purple, the 2018 Pinot Noir B.A. Thieriot Vineyard opens with very classic aromas of tree bark, licorice, cracked pepper, underbrush, potpourri and dried violets with a core of pure blood orange, cranberry and redcurrant fruit. The palate is powerfully flavored, layered and spicy with bursts of freshness and a gently grainy texture, finishing long and earthy. This is immediately enjoyable but will age well in the cellar.