Every vintage begins as a risk—a gamble on soil, weather, instinct, and time. At Tempting Fate, we handcraft each wine in limited quantities, selecting vineyard sites that speak to character and possibility. What follows is a portfolio that honors bold beginnings and remarkable outcomes.
Explore our current releases below.
2024 Reserve White Wine Napa Valley
$25.00
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Tasting Notes:
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Technical Notes:
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2024 Pinot Noir Sonoma Coast
$70.00
Bright, savory, and grounded in place, this Pinot Noir captures the cool-climate character of the Sonoma Coast.
Tasting Notes:
Aromatic and expressive, with notes of red fruits like red cherry layered with savory hints of dried herbs and forest floor. The palate balances bright fruit with earthy depth, touched by clove, tea leaf, and subtle coastal minerality. Aged in French oak, it shows soft tannins and a refined structure, with notes of vanilla and toasted spice carrying through a long, lifted finish.
Technical Notes:
French Oak Barrels
Hand picked at night
2023 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
$110.00
An elegant expression of Oakville, driven by dark fruit and a refined, structured finish.
Tasting Notes:
Aromatically rich, with notes of black currant and dark cherry leading into deeper layers of blackberry, boysenberry, and dark plum. The palate is full and structured, carrying dark fruit with depth and precision. Aged in French oak, the wine is seamlessly integrated, revealing nuances of vanilla, cedar, and warm spice. Firm yet refined tannins carry through a long, composed finish.
Technical Notes:
18 months French Oak
Hand picked at night
100% de-stemmed
Whole berry fermentation
2022 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
$110.00
Plush dark fruit, integrated oak spice, and vibrant freshness converge in a powerful yet poised Oakville Cabernet with depth, elegance, and lift.
Tasting Notes:
The palate mirrors the aromatic intensity, delivering a wave of rich, dense, and concentrated dark fruit flavors. Blackberry, cassis, and black cherry are prominent, coating the mouth with a plush and opulent fruit core. The oak influence is substantial and beautifully integrated, contributing seamless layers of dark chocolate, vanilla creme, and sweet baking spice. Sublte earthy notes of Oakville dust and a hint of tobacco leaf emerge as the wine opens up, providing futher complexity and a grounding savory element. The fruit is beautifully balanced by a vibrant freshness, preventing the wine from feeling heavy and ensuring a long, energetic, and mouthwatering finish.
Technical Notes:
18 months New French Oak - Francois Freres Cooperage
90% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Petite Verdot
Harvest Date: September 30, 2022
14.9% Alcohol
2021 Oakville Cabernet Sauvignon
$110.00
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Ripe black fruit, cocoa, and espresso unfold over fine tannins in this structured, spice-laced Oakville Cabernet.
Tasting Notes:
The 2021 Oakville Cabernet opens with aromas of ripe black fruit—blackberry compote and candied plum—framed by espresso, cocoa powder, and toasted oak. On the palate, the wine is full-bodied and structured, with fine-grained tannins guiding the layered flavors. Oak-derived spice integrates seamlessly, leading to a composed, moderate finish with lingering notes of dark fruit and subtle earth.
Technical Notes:
18 months New French Oak - Francois Freres Cooperage
90% Cabernet Sauvignon 10% Petite Verdot
Harvest Date: October 7, 2021
14.9% Alcohol
Ready to Tempt Fate?
Our wines aren’t on store shelves—and that’s by design. Each bottle is crafted in small quantities and offered by request only. If something in our collection speaks to you, reach out and let us know. Gordon and Michelle personally handle every inquiry with care and intention.