Syrah Reserve
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Typically best enjoyed 5–10 years from vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Roasted lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, venison stew
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Scheid Vineyards' Reserve Syrah is a compelling expression of Monterey County's diverse terroir, specifically sourced from their estate vineyards in the warmer southern microclimates of the Salinas Valley, such as the Hames Valley and San Lucas AVAs. While northern Monterey is defined by chilly winds and fog, these southern reaches receive intense daytime heat, allowing late-ripening Rhône varieties like Syrah to develop deep concentration, rich dark fruit profiles, and characteristic cracked black pepper notes. The Scheid family utilizes sustainable farming practices and a state-of-the-art, 100% wind-powered winery to craft this reserve bottling. The wine is typically aged in a combination of French, American, and Hungarian oak barrels to integrate its robust tannins and add layers of sweet spice, vanilla, and toasted oak to the finished profile.
🍾 wine.about_producer
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