The 2014 Francis Tannahill Hermit Pinot Noir possesses a dark garnet color that is saturated from rim to center. When first poured into the glass, powerful aromas of dark Bing cherries, Asian spices, cassis, iris, hawthorn, minerals, and clean earth are quick to emerge. As the wine settles down, the nose gains depth and complexity with aromas of blueberries, cinnamon, cedar, gunflint, dried herbs and game. On the palate, the wine is expansive, with powerful flavors of cherry, spice and minerals. During the attack, the wine displays the power, concentration and beautiful ripe tannins of the 2014 vintage. The mid-palate is broad and intense with balancing acidity and stunning focus. Succulent, spicy and dark, the wine moves from the mid-palate into an extremely long finish that goes on and on. Although the 2014 Hermit will drink well now, it possesses the power, structure and balance to age gracefully for another 15-20 years.