Introduction:
The 2022 Green & Red “Chiles Canyon Vineyard” Zinfandel captures the rugged beauty of Napa’s eastern hillsides. An estate-grown wine from a pioneering Zinfandel producer, it combines rich fruit intensity with freshness and poise, showcasing the distinctive character of Chiles Canyon.

Terrior:
The wine is drawn from three estate parcels—Chiles Mill, Catacula, and Tip Top—set at elevations between 900 and 2,000 feet. Soils of gravelly loam, greenstone, and chert provide natural minerality, while the steep canyon slopes and diurnal temperature swings yield fruit of both ripeness and vibrancy. Sustainable farming practices preserve the health of the vineyard and highlight its natural expression.

Appearance:
Deep ruby with youthful purple highlights and a bright, inviting core.

Nose:
Generous aromas of black cherry, mulberry, and dried raspberry are woven with hints of cracked black pepper, laurel, espresso, and sweet baking spice. Subtle herbal and mineral tones provide complexity and depth.

Palate:
Medium- to full-bodied, with layered fruit that balances richness and lift. Juicy black and red fruits form the core, accented by warm spice, bay leaf, and savory herbal notes. Acidity from the higher-elevation parcels keeps the palate lively, while fine tannins give length and structure.

Finish:
Long and persistent, carrying echoes of dark fruit, pepper, and stony minerality.

Press:
92 points, Wine Spectator:
"Sleek and wiry, with elegantly layered cherry, green peppercorn and briar accents that glide on the zesty finish. Drink now through 2033. 750 cases made."

Overall Impression:
The 2022 Green & Red Chiles Canyon Vineyard Zinfandel is a dynamic, terroir-driven wine that balances bold Napa fruit with freshness and structure. It showcases the best of mountain-grown Zinfandel—dark berries and spice layered with savory herb and mineral lift. Complex and polished, it’s immediately enjoyable but has the balance to evolve gracefully through the late 2020s.

Alcohol by Volume (ABV %): 14.8%
Farming Practices: Sustainable, estate-grown viticulture
Producer Name: Green & Red Vineyard
Old World / New World: New World
Country of Origin: United States
Region: California, Napa Valley, Chiles Canyon AVA
Grape Varietal: 100% Zinfandel
Vintage: 2022
Wine Style: Medium- to full-bodied, expressive, structured; youthful with short- to mid-term aging potential
Winemaking Techniques: Estate fruit; cold-soak fermentation in open-top fermenters; aged ~14 months in a mix of American and French oak (approx. 20% new)
Pack Size: 750 mL
Container Style: Glass bottle
Closure Style: Cork