Zinfandel
⏳ wine.drinking_window
Typically best enjoyed within 3 to 7 years from the vintage release.
🍽️ wine.food_pairings
Barbecued pork ribs, grilled sausages, aged cheddar cheese
✨ wine.spec_sheet
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.
🍾 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