Pinot Noir
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted duck, creamy mushroom risotto, grilled salmon
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the wind-swept estates of Monterey County, Scheid Vineyards Pinot Noir is a beautiful expression of California's cool-climate viticulture. The Salinas Valley acts as a natural wind tunnel, drawing cold air and fog from the deep submarine canyon of Monterey Bay. This unique 'thermal engine' slows ripening, allowing the Pinot Noir grapes to develop intense flavor complexity and elegant structure while retaining vibrant, crisp acidity. Crafted at their state-of-the-art, wind-powered estate winery, this wine reflects the Scheid family's pioneering spirit and dedication to sustainable farming since 1972. It typically showcases a bouquet of dark cherry, red raspberry, and subtle earthy undertones, framed by soft, integrated tannins from aging in French oak barrels.
🍾 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
🍷 Alcohol By Volume (ABV)
13.5% - 14.5%