Petit Manseng
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Typically best enjoyed within 2 to 8 years of the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
blue cheese, fruit tarts, spicy Thai curry
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Scheid Vineyards brings a touch of Southwest France to Monterey County with their estate-grown Petit Manseng. Historically famous in its native Jurançon—where legend says the lips of the future King Henry IV of France were rubbed with garlic and a drop of Petit Manseng wine at his baptism in 1553—this thick-skinned, low-yielding grape thrives in Monterey's unique climate. The dramatic diurnal temperature swings and persistent winds of the Salinas Valley allow the grapes to hang late into the season, concentrating sugars and complex tropical aromas while preserving the variety's trademark vibrant, electric acidity. Scheid crafts this rare California gem to showcase its exotic stone fruit, honeyed apricot, and citrus peel characteristics, backed by the estate's commitment to 100% wind-powered, sustainable viticulture.
🍾 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