Pinot Noir Clone 777
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2028
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Scheid Vineyards' Clone 777 Pinot Noir is a focused exploration of one of Burgundy's most celebrated Dijon clones, thriving in the cool, wind-swept microclimates of Monterey County. Originating from the Pinot Noir nurseries of the University of Dijon in France, Clone 777 is highly prized by winemakers for its small berries, which yield an intense concentration of color, complex dark fruit aromas, and velvety tannins. Sourced from Scheid's estate vineyards along the Salinas Valley—where the daily maritime fog and chilly winds from the Monterey Bay slow the ripening process—this single-clone bottling showcases the dramatic influence of terroir. The grapes are carefully harvested and fermented to preserve the clone's signature lush black cherry and spicy undertones, followed by aging in French oak barrels to add structure and a touch of warm 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