WIndfinder Red Blend
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3–7 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Grilled ribeye steak, barbecued pork ribs, roasted lamb with rosemary
✨ Technical Specifications
Inspired by the relentless marine winds that sweep through the Salinas Valley, Scheid Vineyards' Windfinder Red Blend is a tribute to Monterey County's unique and dramatic terroir. Each afternoon, cool air from the deep submarine canyon of Monterey Bay rushes down the valley, acting as a natural air conditioner that extends the growing season. This 'windfinder' effect allows the grapes to develop thick skins, deep color, and concentrated flavors while preserving a vibrant, balancing acidity. Crafted from estate-grown vineyards, this red blend showcases a harmonious marriage of rich, dark fruit flavors, structured tannins, and a touch of spice, reflecting the rugged beauty and innovative spirit of wind-powered winegrowing in Greenfield.
🍾 About the Producer
Established in 1972 by pioneer Al Scheid, Scheid Vineyards began as an ambitious viticultural venture in southern Monterey County, initially supplying fruit to major California wineries before evolving into a vertically integrated estate wine producer. Spanning more than 3,000 acres across a 70-mile expanse of the Salinas Valley—encompassing microclimates across the Monterey, Arroyo Seco, and Hames Valley AVAs—the estate leverages thermal diurnal shifts driven by maritime winds off Monterey Bay. Viticulture balances alluvial gravel, decomposed granite, and clay-loam soils across twelve distinct ranch sites, farmed under SIP Certified and Certified California Sustainable standards, with the winery fully powered by an onsite wind turbine. Winemaking prioritizes varietal clarity, tension, and texture across an eclectic portfolio, celebrated for vibrant Sauvignon Blanc Reserve, aromatic Viognier, racy Dry Riesling, and rare regional white bottlings such as Petit Manseng and Roussanne.