About the producer
Founded in 2012, Defiance Vineyard is a boutique vineyard nestled to the east of Paso Robles, and is known in the area for growing premium Petite Sirah and Bordeaux varieties. Its terrior offers a diurnal temperature swing, providing optimal growing conditions, coveted by others in the region. Dedicated to sustainability, Defiance Vineyard is all farmed and harvested by hand with the utmost attention to detail. The result is our grapes are featured in high-rated and award-winning wines. Clients are located from Napa to Colorado: Ecluse, Dilecta, Cinnabar, Daou, Sinegal, Barbieri, Ladron, LaZarre, Pali Wine Co., Sunstone, Defiance.

In September 2020, Defiance Vineyard announced the launching of its estate wine, after seeing their perfectly concentrated and coveted fruit produce wines full of richness and natural balance. The Estate portfolio includes: Petite Sirah, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Petit Verdot, and Malbec varieties.

The vineyard rests on an east facing hillside well above the Creston Valley. The elevation spans up to 1500 feet with most rows on a 35 degree slope and a row orientation of North - South. All of the Bordeaux varieties are modified VSP and our Petite Sirah is head trained. We use sustainable and organic practices.