Tierra Chiles

One of the major factors in producing a superior chile is their growing conditions. Our chiles benefit from the same climate and soil that produce exceptional Sonoma County wines. Here the cool summer mornings and evenings, hot afternoons and rich soil are exceedingly conducive to the slow maturation of our chiles. This slow maturation is what allows the chiles to thoroughly develop, producing their unsurpassed fruity and rich flavors.

Another is the fact that we have complete control of the growing process, from seed germination in our greenhouse, to transplanting the seedlings in the field, we closely monitor them throughout the growing, ripening and drying stages. All of this is done by us, by hand, on our small family-owned farm in Sonoma County, California. This insistence on detail, from proper seeding, to full maturity at harvest, and the slow smoking and drying process give our chiles their unsurpassed flavor and beauty.

We are rightfully proud of our chiles. We watch over them from their first sprout up until they are harvested and sold either fresh or dried. In addition to our friends and customers who tell us of their wonderful qualities, we know firsthand. We eat a lot of them!

“The best chipotles in the world.”
John Ash
Chef, Author, Food & Wine Educator