2021 Chiles Mill Vineyard Zinfandel

Chiles Mill Vineyard sits at 900 to 1200 feet elevation, overlooking the remnant walls of the grist mill built by pioneer Joseph Ballinger Chiles. It is planted to heritage Zinfandel cuttings from Pacini, Picchetti, Geyserville, and Hambrecht, in red chert veined with green serpentine, our namesake soils, intermixed with Sobrante loam.

Tart blueberries and raspberry coulis introduce this elegant expression of Zinfandel. Lightly toasted French oak follows up adding firm tannins with notes of almond and freshly baked graham flour.

Wine Spectator - 92 “A sleek claret style of Zin, with layered cherry, raspberry and dill flavors that glide toward zesty tannins.”