Pinot Blanc
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Typically best enjoyed within 1–3 years of vintage release to appreciate its fresh, vibrant fruit character.
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pan-seared scallops, roast chicken, goat cheese
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Scheid Vineyards' Pinot Blanc is a brilliant showcase of Monterey County's cool-climate viticulture. Grown in the wind-swept, cold-soaked vineyards of the Salinas Valley—where the deep submarine canyon of Monterey Bay funnels chilly air and fog daily—this wine benefits from an exceptionally long growing season. Pinot Blanc, a genetic mutation of Pinot Noir, has a storied history in Europe but finds a unique, vibrant expression in Monterey's gravelly loam soils. Scheid utilizes gentle pressing and cold fermentation in stainless steel to preserve the grape's delicate orchard fruit aromas and bright acidity, avoiding heavy oak influence to let the pure, crisp terroir of the estate shine through.
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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