Cabernet Sauvignon Appassimento
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Typically best enjoyed 5–15 years from vintage release
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braised beef short ribs, roasted lamb shanks, aged gouda
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Scheid Vineyards' Cabernet Sauvignon Appassimento represents a bold, innovative marriage of traditional Italian winemaking heritage and Monterey County's unique terroir. Inspired by the legendary Amarone wines of Valpolicella, Scheid employs the ancient appassimento technique, where a portion of the estate-grown Cabernet Sauvignon grapes are carefully dried after harvest. This process dehydrates the berries, concentrating the sugars, acids, and phenolics to produce a wine of extraordinary depth, richness, and complexity. Grown in the wind-swept, sun-drenched vineyards of the Salinas Valley, the grapes benefit from extended hang time before undergoing this meticulous drying process. The resulting wine is remarkably robust, boasting intense aromas of dark fig, blackberry compote, cocoa, and sweet tobacco, framed by velvety tannins and a luxurious, lingering finish.
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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