The sub-appellation of The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, otherwise known as “The Rocks District,” lies entirely in Oregon, and its most distinguishing feature is the large basalt cobblestones that cover the soil. That might not be the most obvious choice for a vineyard, but it has resulted in a terroir with bold and complex flavors, unlike other types of red wine.
Seven Hills Winery’s latest wine from The Rocks District is aptly called “Defiant,” a nod to the unusual and unconventional decision to grow wine in an area filled with rocks with very little visible soil. With a name like Defiant, the wine’s label also had to buck the norms. Seven Hills enlisted brand and packaging agency Stranger & Stranger to craft an intriguingly delightful—and weird—bottle design.
