Syrah Reserve
⏳ Drinking Window
2024 - 2031
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Roasted lamb chops, grilled ribeye steak, venison stew
✨ Technical Specifications
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.
🍾 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
Syrah