2022 Pinot Noir
NEW RELEASE
Product on Backorder
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, balanced acidity, and elegant structure.
Our 2022 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. The vibrant ruby color showcases intense aromas of cherry, plum, and raspberry with notes of hazelnut and mocha. The soft, structured tannins and bright red fruit harmonize with sweet French oak, making this a joyful wine in the glass.
Wine Specs
Vintage
2022
Varietal
Pinot Noir
Appellation
Monterey
Harvest Date
September 13 - October 10, 2022
pH
3.69
Aging
100% French Oak, 32% New, 14 Months
Bottling Date
February 2, 2024
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. The Monterey AVA is an exceptional place to grow Pinot Noir thanks to its long, cool growing season and strong maritime influence from the nearby Pacific Ocean. The persistent coastal fog and chilly winds from Monterey Bay funnel through the Salinas Valley, moderating temperatures and allowing grapes to ripen slowly, which enhances aromatic complexity and preserves the natural acidity.
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
254 Cases