Pale to medium ruby-purple in color, the 2014 Pinot Noir Basalt Block opens with a powerful note of granite giving way to aromas of freshly sliced blueberries and crushed black cherries with accents of dried leaves, fresh pipe tobacco and hints of dried flowers and peppercorn—this is still very youthfully coiled. Medium-bodied, it gives concentrated blue and black fruits in the mouth with pretty notions of flowers, spice and a strong mineral line. It’s held together with fine, grainy tannins and wonderful refreshing acidity to carry the long flavorful finish. Give it time in bottle.