Chiles Valley AVA

Chiles Valley AVA (wine region)
Type	American Viticultural Area
Year established	1999[1]
Country	USA
Part of	Napa Valley AVA
Other regions in Napa Valley AVA	Atlas Peak AVA, Calistoga AVA, Diamond Mountain District AVA, Howell Mountain AVA, Los Carneros AVA, Mt. Veeder AVA, Oak Knoll District of Napa Valley AVA, Oakville AVA, Rutherford AVA, Spring Mountain District AVA, St. Helena AVA, Stags Leap District AVA, Wild Horse Valley AVA, Yountville AVA
Total area	6,000 acres (24 km2)[2]
Size of planted vineyards	1,000 acres (4 km2)[2]
Varietals produced	Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Merlot, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Zinfandel
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The Chiles Valley AVA is an American Viticultural Area located within Napa Valley AVA. The Chiles Valley is nestled in the Vaca Mountains on the northeast side of Napa Valley. The appellation has a warmer and more continental climate than other portions of Napa Valley. The cooling fog and winds that moderate temperatures in other parts of Napa Valley have difficulty reaching as far inland as Chiles Valley. The most planted grapes in Chiles Valley are Zinfandel, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc. Chiles Valley was named after Joseph Ballinger Chiles, who received the Rancho Catacula Mexican land grant in the 1841.^[2]

References

1. ^ Code of Federal Regulations. "§ 9.154 Chiles Valley." Title 27: Alcohol, Tobacco and Firearms; Part 9 — American Viticultural Areas; Subpart C — Approved American Viticultural Areas. Retrieved Oct. 30, 2007.
2. ^ ^{a b c} Appellation America (2007). "Chiles Valley (AVA): Appellation Description". Retrieved Oct. 30, 2007.