Odd Lot White
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of vintage release to preserve its fresh, vibrant fruit character and aromatic intensity.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Spicy Thai green curry, classic roast pork with applesauce, fresh sushi rolls
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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.
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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