Pinot Noir Clone 115
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, seared salmon.
✨ Technical Specifications
Scheid Vineyards' Clone 115 Pinot Noir is a terroir-driven exploration of one of the most celebrated Dijon clones in California's cool-climate Monterey County. Originating from the Pinot Noir heartland of Burgundy, Clone 115 is prized by winemakers for its small berries, which yield intense color, complex aromatics, and elegant structure. Grown in Scheid's estate vineyards along the wind-swept Salinas Valley, the vines are heavily influenced by the 'Blue Grand Canyon' of Monterey Bay—a deep underwater canyon that funnels cold marine air and fog down the valley daily. This natural air conditioning slows ripening, allowing the grapes to develop deep, concentrated flavors of dark cherry, black tea, and earthy spices while preserving vibrant acidity. The wine is typically aged in French oak barrels to integrate its fine-grained tannins and add subtle notes of toasted vanilla.
🍾 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 Noir