Roussanne
⏳ Drinking Window
2023 - 2027
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
roasted chicken, creamy mushroom risotto, seared scallops
✨ Technical Specifications
Hailing from the challenging but rewarding terroir of Monterey County, Scheid Vineyards' Roussanne is a brilliant testament to a grape variety famed for its difficulty and its beauty. Originating in the Rhône Valley of France, Roussanne derives its name from 'roux', French for the russet-gold color the berries adopt when fully ripe. It is a notoriously finicky grape to cultivate, demanding precise attention to avoid disease and uneven ripening. In the wind-swept Salinas Valley, Scheid utilizes its unique microclimates to coax the very best from this noble variety. The cooling maritime breezes and morning fogs from Monterey Bay slow down the ripening process, allowing the grapes to develop their signature complex aromatics of stone fruit, honeysuckle, and herbal tea, while preserving a crisp, refreshing acidity. Crafted in their state-of-the-art, wind-powered estate winery, this wine represents a harmonious blend of traditional Rhône character and modern Californian sustainability.
🍾 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
Roussanne