Pinot Noir Clone POM
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Typically best enjoyed 3–8 years from the vintage release.
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roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, herb-crusted pork tenderloin
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Scheid Vineyards' Clone POM Pinot Noir is a focused exploration of one of Burgundy's most celebrated heritage selections: the Pommard clone. Originating from the famed Pommard region of the Côte de Beaune, this clone is highly prized by winemakers for producing wines of exceptional depth, dark fruit character, and structural integrity. In the wind-swept, cool-climate terroir of Monterey County's Salinas Valley, the Pommard clone finds an ideal home. The region's defining climatic feature—the deep submarine canyon of Monterey Bay—funnels chilly winds and thick morning fog down the valley, creating an exceptionally long growing season. This slow, steady ripening allows the grapes to retain vibrant acidity while developing complex layers of black cherry, damp earth, and warm baking spices. Scheid's meticulous estate farming and precise cellar practices highlight the clone's signature muscular tannins and savory complexity, resulting in a Pinot Noir of distinctive power and elegance.
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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