Pinot Blanc
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2026
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
pan-seared scallops, roast chicken, goat cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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
Pinot Blanc