Winemaker Notes
Located at 1000 to 1200 ft., the vineyard overlooks upper Chiles Canyon and remnant walls of the grist wills built by pioneer J.B. Chiles. Brooding dark purple plum raspberry flavors dotted with sage and black peppercorns.
Professional Ratings
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Wilfred Wong of Wine.com
COMMENTARY: Green & Red Vineyards has been at the forefront of quality Zinfandel production since the winery's inception in 1977. Throughout my career, I have tasted most of these wines, and I have always enjoyed their richness. The 2015 Chiles Mill Vineyard demonstrates power and finesse. TASTING NOTES: This wine is a big one at 15.1% alcohol, yet its aromas and flavors of bold, ripe berries are beautiful and representative of the grape variety. Pair it with a well-seasoned Porchetta and enjoy the synergy between Zin and Italian cuisine. (Tasted: June 12, 2019, San Francisco, CA)
Undoubtedly proving its merit over and over, Napa Valley is a now a leading force in the world of prestigious red wine regions. Though Cabernet Sauvignon dominates Napa Valley, other red varieties certainly thrive here. Important but often overlooked include Merlot and other Bordeaux varieties well-regarded on their own as well as for their blending capacities. Very old vine Zinfandel represents an important historical stronghold for the region and Pinot noir is produced in the cooler southern parts, close to the San Pablo Bay.
Perfectly situated running north to south, the valley acts as a corridor, pulling cool, moist air up from the San Pablo Bay in the evenings during the hot days of the growing season, which leads to even and slow grape ripening. Furthermore the valley claims over 100 soil variations including layers of volcanic, gravel, sand and silt—a combination excellent for world-class red wine production.