Pinot Noir Clone POM Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2031
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, seared salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Scheid Vineyards' Clone POM Reserve Pinot Noir is a dedicated exploration of the legendary Pommard clone, one of the oldest and most revered Pinot Noir selections brought from Burgundy to California. Grown in the cool, wind-swept microclimates of Monterey County, this wine benefits from the dramatic cooling effect of the nearby Monterey Bay, often referred to as the 'Blue Grand Canyon'. The daily maritime winds and fog slow down the ripening process, allowing the grapes to develop intense flavor complexity and maintain vibrant natural acidity. The Pommard clone is celebrated by winemakers for its distinctively deep color, structural integrity, and savory, dark-fruit profile. Scheid's reserve bottling showcases this clone's signature characteristics, combining rich dark cherry and plum notes with complex undertones of forest floor, black tea, and exotic spices, all framed by elegant, velvety tannins from careful French oak aging.
🍾 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