Odd Lot Red
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 3–7 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Barbeque ribs, grilled burgers, blue cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
The concept of the 'Odd Lot' is born from a time-honored winemaking tradition where unique, leftover batches of wine—the 'odd lots' that do not fit into single-varietal bottlings—are creatively blended together. Scheid Vineyards turned this quirky challenge into an art form, crafting an unconventional and bold red blend that defies traditional blending rules. Typically anchored by the powerhouse duo of Petite Sirah and Petit Verdot, this wine showcases the dramatic synergy of two deeply colored, highly structured grapes. Sourced from Scheid's estate vineyards in the warmer southern reaches of Monterey County, where the daytime heat allows these late-ripening varieties to develop rich, concentrated dark fruit flavors and velvety tannins, this wine represents a playful yet masterfully executed expression of Monterey's diverse terroir.
🍾 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