Defiance Vineyard

This medium bodied red is opulent and fruit forward. You may find it in many blends, but Petit Verdot is truly a star on its own, and is our most cherished small cropped variety.

The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is sumptuous and savory. It is Dry, full bodied, with medium acid, and medium-high tannins.

The 2020 Cabernet Sauvignon is sumptuous and savory. It is Dry, full bodied, with medium acid, and medium-high tannins.

Tasting Notes: Bittersweet Chocolate, Dried Strawberry, Blackberry, Lavender, Talc Varietal Composition: Cabernet Franc, Estate Block 3 Awards: 91 points | Gold Medal - 2022 Int'l Wine Competition

Our first in the Defiant Blend Series and tribute to Proprietor Bill Faulkner, this Red Blend keeps it namesake as it is evokes characteristics of all who are defiant: bold, intelligent, structured, fierce and unique. The name Whipper-In comes from the Faulkner Family’s love and history with horses. The painting pictured on the bottle label is Bill as a young man, and former president of the West Hills Hunt Club. In traditional fox hunting, there are several hunt staff and officials. Two of which are the Huntsman, and the Whipper-in. The Huntsman is in charge of directing the hounds, while the Whipper-in's main job is to keep the pack all together. We have our own Whipper-in, and you too can have one. It's our new Bordeaux Blend, and guaranteed sharing it with friends or family, will most definitely result in keeping the pack together 100% Estate.

This wine is aromatic, with notes of strawberry, dark fruits, earth, and vanilla. Rich and balanced with a tremendous mid palette. It has bright acid, is full bodied, and fruit forward with soft tannins that will continue to evolve.

Upscale yet unpretentious, this early harvest, intentional Rosé is modern elegance in a glass. Awarded 90 points and a Gold medal at the 2021 Sommelier Challenge International Wine and Spirits Competition.