{"title":"Defialy-Victoria-Australia","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/Defialy_1200x1200_png.webp?v=1758816213\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"118\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/Domaine-Defialy.jpg?v=1758816229\" alt=\"\" width=\"472\" height=\"629\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003ephotography \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/younggunofwine.com\/winemaker\/defialy-micah-hewitt\/\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"defialy\" rel=\"noopener\"\u003eyounggunofwine\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eDefialy is the natural \/ low-intervention wine project of Micah Hewitt, based in the Macedon Ranges (Victoria, Australia), with fruit also sourced from like-minded growers around Central Victoria. The name “Defialy” comes from Micah’s childhood: it stands for \u003cem data-start=\"435\" data-end=\"477\"\u003e“Don’t Ever Forget I’ll Always Love You”\u003c\/em\u003e — a phrase his parents used when signing letters to him and his sister.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"133\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.corkandco.com.au\/producers\/defialy-macedon-ranges-victoria\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" alt=\"https:\/\/www.corkandco.com.au\/producers\/defialy-macedon-ranges-victoria\/?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" class=\"flex h-4.5 overflow-hidden rounded-xl px-2 text-[9px] font-medium transition-colors duration-150 ease-in-out text-token-text-secondary! bg-[#F4F4F4]! dark:bg-[#303030]!\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"relative start-0 bottom-0 flex h-full w-full items-center\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"flex h-4 w-full items-center justify-between overflow-hidden\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"max-w-[15ch] grow truncate overflow-hidden text-center\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003eWhat sets Defialy apart is their philosophy: sustainable \/ regenerative viticulture (or organic principles at least), wild fermentations, minimal cellar interventions (often unfiltered, unfined, no additions), letting site and vintage do the talking. They experiment a lot — in grape varieties, wine styles, blending, maceration time, etc. And their labels and wine names often carry personality, playfulness, or story (“The Orange Rose of the Pyrenees”, “Pretty Much Red”, etc.). \u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\" data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1147\" data-end=\"1428\"\u003eAs for style, expect vibrancy, texture, sometimes skin-contact or maceration, freshness, and wines that feel alive rather than heavily polished. Their wines are often chillable and approachable, with enough complexity to make them interesting.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"defialy-old-dog-new-tricks-2023","title":"Defialy Old Dog, New Tricks 2023","description":"\u003cp data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eSangiovese, Grenache Blanc\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"680\" data-start=\"153\"\u003eA chillable red blend built on King Valley Sangiovese (~ 90%) with a side-kick of Grenache Blanc (~10%). The Sangiovese is destemmed and macerated for about 7 days, while the Grenache Blanc is likewise skin-macerated for texture and herbal lift. The wine then spends ~9 months in neutral oak before being blended down to stainless steel a month before bottling. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1103\" data-start=\"682\"\u003eIn the glass, it shows fresh red fruit — cherries, strawberries — paired with soft herbal notes. The tannins are present and defined but aren’t harsh; they lend structure and grip without overpowering. You’ll also sense savoury undertones as well as a slight spice, and the finish is clean, energetic, and designed to be enjoyed lightly chilled. \u003cspan data-state=\"closed\" class=\"\"\u003e\u003cspan data-testid=\"webpage-citation-pill\" class=\"ms-1 inline-flex max-w-full items-center relative top-[-0.094rem] animate-[show_150ms_ease-in]\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"1385\" data-start=\"1105\"\u003eWhat makes it special is that balances structure and drinkability: wine for now, but with enough personality to feel distinct. The wild ferment, no filtration or fining, and organic approach let the vintage and vineyard speak through.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Murky Wines","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46795435049152,"sku":null,"price":295.0,"currency_code":"MYR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/files\/OD_jpg.webp?v=1770832769"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/0704\/3776\/collections\/9cdf3f382f67d36715f23b23be127756.jpg?v=1765354026","url":"https:\/\/murkywines.com\/collections\/defialy-victoria-australia\/type_sparkling_rose.oembed","provider":"Murky Wines","version":"1.0","type":"link"}