Arbolitos
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 3–7 years of the vintage release to appreciate its vibrant fruit character and smooth structure.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, wood-fired mushroom pizza
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Scheid Vineyards' 'Arbolitos' is a proprietary red blend that captures the diverse terroir of California's Monterey County. The name 'Arbolitos,' meaning 'little trees' in Spanish, pays tribute to the scenic oak-studded hillsides that frame the Salinas Valley. In this unique microclimate, cold winds from the deep Monterey Bay sweep through the valley, creating a dramatic temperature gradient. While the north is cool, the southern estate vineyards receive ample warmth to fully ripen robust red grape varieties. Scheid's winemaking team crafts this blend to emphasize rich, dark fruit flavors, structured tannins, and the signature bright acidity imparted by the region's cool nights. The wine is aged in a combination of French and American oak barrels to add complexity, yielding a smooth, approachable red that reflects the family's commitment to sustainable wind-powered estate farming.
🍾 wine.about_producer
Founded in 1972 by Al Scheid, Scheid Vineyards is a pioneer of winegrowing in California's Monterey County, operating family-owned estate vineyards that span a diverse 70-mile corridor along the Salinas Valley. Today, under the guidance of the Scheid family, the winery is globally recognized for its commitment to environmental stewardship, with its state-of-the-art estate winery in Greenfield being 100% powered by wind energy. Utilizing these diverse microclimates, Scheid crafts an impressive portfolio of estate-grown wines, ranging from elegant cool-climate Pinot Noir and Chardonnay to robust, structured reds like their signature Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Sauvignon Appassimento, and Claret Reserve. Address: 1972 Hobson Ave, Greenfield, CA 93927, United States. Website: https://www.scheidvineyards.com