Tannat
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed 5–12 years from the vintage release, as its powerful tannin structure allows it to age gracefully.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, slow-cooked cassoulet, strong blue cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
Scheid Vineyards' estate-grown Tannat is a bold exploration of a grape historically famous for its fierce tannins in South West France's Madiran region. In the warm, sheltered microclimate of the Hames Valley AVA in southern Monterey County, Scheid has found the ideal terroir to coax out the grape's rich, dark fruit character while softening its rustic edges. The dramatic diurnal temperature shifts of Hames Valley—where hot days are followed by chilly nights cooled by breezes from Monterey Bay—allow the grapes to achieve phenolic ripeness and concentrated flavors while preserving vibrant natural acidity. Aged in oak barrels, this single-varietal bottling showcases Tannat's signature ink-dark color, robust structure, and complex layers of blackberry, plum, and spice, offering a California twist on an Old World classic.
🍾 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