Odd Lot White
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2025
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, classic roast pork with applesauce, fresh sushi rolls
✨ Technical Specifications
Scheid Vineyards' 'Odd Lot White' is a playful and unconventional white blend born from the diverse microclimates of Monterey County. The name 'Odd Lot' pays homage to the winemaking tradition of blending 'odd lots'—distinct, small batches of wine that do not fit into traditional single-varietal bottlings but possess exceptional character. In this blend, Scheid's winemakers combine aromatic white varieties, typically led by Gewürztraminer and Riesling, grown in the cool, wind-swept Salinas Valley. The intense maritime influence of the nearby Monterey Bay brings morning fog and strong afternoon winds, preserving the grapes' natural acidity and intensifying their vibrant, exotic fruit aromas. The result is an off-dry, highly aromatic, and expressive white wine that showcases the creative freedom of Monterey's cool-climate viticulture.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grape Varieties
Gewürztraminer, Riesling