Arbolitos
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
grilled ribeye steak, slow-roasted lamb shanks, wood-fired mushroom pizza
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 About the Producer
Founded in 1972 by Al Scheid, Scheid Vineyards is a pioneering wine estate nestled in the heart of Monterey County's Salinas Valley in California. Over five decades, the family-owned operation has expanded across twelve distinct estate vineyards, leveraging the dramatic maritime cooling of the Monterey Bay to cultivate diverse grape varieties. Committed to forward-thinking stewardship, the winery is entirely powered by renewable wind energy and follows rigorous certified sustainable farming practices. Scheid Vineyards is celebrated for its diverse portfolio of vibrant white, red, and rosé wines, producing acclaimed varietal bottlings such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Albariño, and Barbera, alongside handcrafted cuvées like the Claret Reserve.