Zinfandel
⏳ Drinking Window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 7 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ Food & Wine Pairings
Barbecued pork ribs, grilled sausages, aged cheddar cheese
✨ Technical Specifications
Scheid Vineyards' Zinfandel is a testament to the diverse microclimates of Monterey County. While the northern reaches of the Salinas Valley are chilled by the marine winds of Monterey Bay, traveling south reveals pockets of intense warmth. In these sun-drenched southern estate vineyards, protected from the harshest coastal drafts, the heritage Zinfandel grape thrives. Scheid crafts this wine to showcase the classic, robust character of the variety, balancing rich, jammy dark fruit flavors with a distinct thread of acidity gifted by the region's dramatic diurnal temperature shifts. The vines are sustainably farmed, utilizing the estate's wind-powered winery to produce a wine that honors both California's winemaking history and modern environmental stewardship.
🍾 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.
🍇 Grapes
Zinfandel