Pinot Noir Clone Calera
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from vintage release.
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roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, seared salmon
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Scheid Vineyards' Clone Calera Pinot Noir is a compelling exploration of clonal variation, showcasing one of California's most legendary heritage selections. The Calera clone carries an air of mystery, rumored to have been smuggled as a suitcase clone from the grand cru vineyards of Burgundy. In Scheid’s estate vineyards in Monterey County, where the chilly maritime winds of the Monterey Bay sweep down the Salinas Valley, this low-yielding clone thrives. It produces small, concentrated berries that yield a wine of remarkable depth, structure, and aromatic complexity. Characterized by dark cherry, plum, and exotic spice notes underpinned by an earthy minerality, this Pinot Noir is aged in French oak barrels to seamlessly integrate its fine-grained tannins and vibrant acidity, reflecting both its Burgundian ancestry and its cool-climate California terroir.
🍾 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