Awards and Accolades
2017 Petite Sirah Estate Block VI
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Platinum | 95 points
Best in Class | Best Petite Sirah
2020 Sommelier's Challenge
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Defiance has tamed the beast that is your typical Petite Sirah, which can be wickedly tannic at times. This one has ample tannins but they are nicely integrated, ripe and supple, and don’t diminish the beautiful blueberry, blackberry and black currant notes that make this Petite Sirah so impressive. A Platinum Award winner at the 2020 Sommelier Challenge International Wine & Spirits Competition.
95 Robert Whitley Sep 15, 2020
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2016 Cabernet Sauvignon Estate Block 1
Platinum | 94 points
2021 Monterey International Wine Competition
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2019 Malbec Rosé Estate Block V
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Gold
2021 SF Chronicle Wine Competition
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2018 Whipper - In
Estate Bordeaux Blend
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Gold
2021 Central Coast Wine Competition
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Gold | 92 points
2021 Sommelier's Challange
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2020 Malbec Rosé
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Gold | 92 points
2021 Sommelier's Challange
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2018 Cabernet Sauvignon
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Gold | 93 points
2021 Sommelier's Challange
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