2021 Pinot Noir
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Monterey is Pinot Noir country. The land, weather and soil all conspire to create stunning Pinot Noirs that beautifully express their cool climate origin with vivid flavor and elegant structure. The vibrant ruby color of our Pinot Noir showcases intense aromas of ripe cherry and fresh raspberry with hints of violet. The soft, structured tannins and bright red fruit harmonize with sweet French oak, making this a joyful wine in the glass. Our 2021 vintage is a decisive Monterey Pinot Noir that reflects the land it is grown on and our family’s dedication to making world class wine.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2021
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Monterey
Vineyard
65% Viento 18% Riverview 17% Isabelle’s
Harvest Date
Sep 20 - Nov 6, 2021
pH
3.75
Aging
100% French oak, 14 months
Bottling Date
Jan 24, 2023
Alcohol %
14.20
Wine Profile
Vineyard
Pinot Noir is thought to be the oldest cultivated variety of the genus Vitis,
with records showing it was grown by the Romans in the 1st century AD in
the Burgundy region of France. At Scheid, we grow Pinot Noir on our estate
vineyards exclusively within the cool climate areas of Monterey County,
locales that are comparable to Burgundy and present ideal growing
conditions for Pinot Noir.
Varietal Composition
Pinot Noir
Winemaking
The grapes for this wine were hand harvested and then destemmed into
small, one and a half-ton fermenter bins. During fermentation, we gently
punched down the cap three times per day to gently extract color, tannins
and flavor from the grape solids. The wine was then racked clean to 100%
French oak barrels for secondary fermentation and aged for 14 months.
Cases Produced
239
