J.Brix - Défier Coquelicot Vineyard Merlot 2020 (750ml) Fume Blanc which kept our winegrowing team

which kept our winegrowing team on their toes

The estate takes its name from the order of Friars and preachers that were responsible for the Dominican monastery

evoking the scent of early morning after a first rain

Readers with bottles in their cellars might try one now out of curiosity

plus hints of roses

J.Brix - Défier Coquelicot Vineyard Merlot 2020 (750ml) Fume Blanc which kept our winegrowing teamJust inky purple mouth filling fun, Dfier is a California twist homage to Cru Beaujolais. We sort whole clusters into a giant egg shaped tank, seal it up and let it do its thing; then press the carbonically fermented fruit and age the wine for 10 months in neutral French oak. Velvety and super fresh all at the same time.