Pinot Noir Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2030
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, wild mushroom risotto, seared salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept corridors of Monterey County, Scheid Vineyards Reserve Pinot Noir is a masterful expression of cool-climate viticulture. The Salinas Valley is defined by the 'Blue Grand Canyon' of Monterey Bay, an underwater canyon that funnels chilly marine air and fog down the valley every afternoon. This natural air conditioning slows grape ripening, allowing the Pinot Noir grapes to develop deep, complex flavors while retaining their crucial bright acidity. The Reserve bottling represents a meticulous selection of the estate's finest vineyard blocks, typically aged in French oak barrels to add structure, warmth, and subtle spice to the vibrant red fruit character. It stands as a tribute to the Scheid family's decades of pioneering work in unlocking the potential of this unique Californian terroir.
🍾 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