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.
ACCLAIM FOR THE ROCKS DISTRICT
“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