Discover the second chapter, written beneath the mystical The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. It’s a chapter in a story of defiance and exceptional craft.
With only 285 cases produced from our estate vineyard, Defiant Chapter 02 a profound mix of savory and earthy notes, with smoked meat, black olive, and a touch of Morel mushroom. The palate is full-bodied and beautifully balanced, with juicy notes of black cherry and blueberry complemented by savory flavors of cured meat and leather. The volcanic basalt soils are evident in the wine’s unique salty minerality and a subtle graphite character. Plush tannins and vibrant acidity provide a long, elegant finish.
Each chapter truly tells the story of this vineyard and carries the essence of The Rocks District’s magical soil and the whispers of the mystical creatures who we suspect have long safeguarded its secrets.
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“Perhaps America’s most distinctive example of terroir.” —Harvey Steiman, Wine Spectator
“I do not doubt that The Rocks District will emerge as one of the United States most respected and exalted wine producing regions.”
— Eric Guido, Vinous
Discover the first chapter, written beneath the mystical The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater. It’s a chapter in a story of defiance and exceptional craft.
Some say fate brought you here. With only 250 cases produced from our estate vineyard, Defiant Chapter 01 is a deep, rich, and lush red wine unlike anything ever tasted before. Bold and complex, with flavors ripe raspberry, dark cherry and notes of roasted coffee and charred meats, this wine breaks tradition, releasing in Chapters rather than vintages.
Each chapter truly tells the story of this vineyard and carries the essence of The Rocks District’s magical soil and the whispers of the mystical creatures who we suspect have long safeguarded its secrets.
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“This incredible terroir produces an exotic, perfumed, and textured style of wine that’s one of the most unique – and identifiable – in the world.”
— Jeb Dunnuck, Wine Critic
