Entice Cuvee 2022

Entice 2022 doesn’t bother with subtle introductions. It arrives in the glass a deep, commanding ruby—clean, precise, impossible to ignore.

On the nose, it builds methodically: ripe black fruit first, then the quiet infiltration of vanilla, and finally a trace of tobacco—faint, controlled, deliberate. Nothing out of place.

The first sip hits with intent. Fresh fruit drives forward—juicy, rounded, and smooth—but there’s structure underneath, holding the line. It feels generous, almost disarming, before tightening into something more disciplined.

There’s a fleeting suggestion of sweetness—a feint—but it’s just that. The wine is dry, calculated, and balanced with precision. Tannins move in late, polished and steady, carrying the finish long and savory.

It doesn’t fade. It lingers. Exactly as designed.

The 2022 season didn’t leave much to chance. Vineyard operations tightened early—irrigation calibrated, canopy managed with precision. Every move deliberate, every variable watched.

Winter came up short on rain, and a late April frost cut into the projected yield before the season ever found its rhythm. What fruit made it through proved resilient. By early summer, heat and dry conditions accelerated development, pushing the vines forward. Through August, moderate days and cool nights stabilized the situation—clean, controlled, and favorable.

Then the heat wave hit. Fast, unexpected. The harvest window narrowed overnight, forcing a rapid response. Crews moved quickly, bringing fruit in ahead of schedule. It was a calculated decision—lock in chemistry, avoid further exposure, and stay ahead of both heat stress and the looming threat of wildfire.

In the winery, the results speak clearly. The numbers are solid. The fruit held. The operation delivered.

Allergen information: No allergens were used in the making of this wine.