2018 Chiles Mill Vineyard Zinfandel

Chiles Mill Vineyard at 1000 feet elevation overlooks Chiles Canyon and the remnant walls of the grist mill built by pioneer J.B. Chiles. Includes heritage Zinfandel cuttings from Pacini, Picchetti, Geyserville, and Hambrecht.

Pomegranate and raspberry with hints of white pepper, tarragon, and bay laurel. Gorgeous and polished tannins resolve to a clean finish with refreshing acidity.

Wine & Spirits - 93 "This claret style zin is smoky, with scents of red berries, amaro and pine that carries through to a mentholated savor to the palate. The purple fruit is lean and juicy with fine tannins and a lacy acidity that steers the wine with a quiet energy."      -Patrick J. Comiskey

Wine Spectator - 92 "A real briar patch of a Zin, with appealingly rustic wild cherry, spiced cinnamon and bay leaf accents that take on richness toward zesty tannins. Drink now through 2029. " -Tim Fish