Defiance Vineyard
Boutique vineyard and winery featuring award winning estate wines grown sustainably, farmed by hand.
Details
Address
5650 Calle Las Colinas | Creston , CA 93432
Hours
Open by appointment only.
Saturday: 11:00 am - 5:00 pm
Friday: 12:00 pm - 5:00 pm
Private Tastings can be requested Thursday- Sunday and require an appointment.
Tasting Fee
$ 35
Amenities ( Hover for details )
Certified Sustainable
Fireplace
Gardens
Pet Friendly
Picnic Area
Snacks / Food for Purchase
Special Event Facilities
Tasting Room
Vineyard Tours
Wedding Venue
Winery Tours
Contact
Website
https://www.defiancevineyard.com
Phone
Reservations
https://defiance-vineyard.obtainwine.com/reservation
Social
- About
- Wines Produced
- Press & Accolades
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AboutFounded 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.
Defiance Vineyard announced the launching of its estate wine in September 2020, 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 is run and operated by the Faulkner family, drawing on each individuals passion and expertise. It is a culmination of years of hard work, as all of the infrastructure and facilities were also built by the family. Women and Veteran owned and operated, they invite you to experience their vision first hand, with a tour and a taste of Defiance Vineyard. - Wines ProducedBordeaux-Style Blend
Cabernet Franc
Cabernet Sauvignon
Malbec
Petit Verdot
Petite Sirah
Red Blend
Rosé
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Press & Accolades
Press
- Sep 2022 | Defiance Vineyard Petite Sirah and Moon Rocket Fudge Dark Chocolate Bar
Accolades
- 2017 Petite Sirah , 2020 Sommelier's Challenge , Sep 2020, Platinum Medal | Best in Class | 95 points
- 2019 Malbec Rosé, SF Wine Competition , Gold Medal
- 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Monterey International Wine Competition, Platinum Medal | 94 points
- 2018 Whipper-In, 2021 Central Coast Wine Competition , Gold Medal
- 2018 Whipper In, 2021 Sommelier's Challange , Gold Medal | 92 points
- 2018 Cabernet Sauvignon, 2021 Sommelier's Challange , Gold | 93 points
- 2020 Malbec Rosé, 2021 Sommelier's Challange , Gold Medal | 92 points
- 2019 BREACH, SUNSET MAGAZINE , GOLD MEDAL | 93 POINTS
- 2018 Cabernet Franc, 2022 Monterey International Wine Competition, 91 points | Gold Medal