...cascading open with generous aromas of fresh currants, candle wax, jasmine, and a lift of white pepper spice. Medium to full-bodied, its structure offers fantastic definition, and it has a concentrated, rich texture, an even spine of acidity, and exceptional length. This is a stunning textural blend. | 99 Audrey Frick for jebdunnuck.com

...Hermitage-like perfume of black raspberries, spring flowers, ground pepper, leather, and exotic spices. More bacon fat and mineral notes develop as it sits in the glass, and it's full-bodied, with layered, seamless texture, ultra-fine tannins, and a great finish...this is beautiful stuff. | 96 Jeb Dunnuck for jebdunnuck.com

...approximately 50% Panek, 20% Vidovich Lane and 30% Dean York, a new western St Helena site that fell into our laps at the last minute. More due to size than quality, we were able to be very selective in how we harvested blocks in 2023...the default criteria centered around drinkability, freshness and a slightly less structured build. There's plenty of power here but there's also a balancing red fruited note. The abundant fruit of the year is joined by savory notes of tobacco, sandalwood and creosote. Acidity provides a nice lightness to the palate... | Rivers-Marie