Scheid Family Wines Metz Road Chardonnay 2019

Scheid Family Wines "Metz Road" Chardonnay, Monterey, California, USA, 2019

Grape; 100% Chardonnay, Riverview Vineyard (decomposed granite soil), certified sustainable, hand picked, wild yeast fermentation, aged 14 months in French oak barrels (40% new) with regular lees stirring

Producer Tasting Note:

The 2019 Chardonnay bears the unmistakable aromatic and textural signature of the Riverview Vineyard. As with previous vintages, this is a lavish wine that reflects the character and complexity of this windy, cool-climate property. The nose is complex, forward and pure with notes of green apple, pear, citrus, and mango with hints of toasted oak and lemon peel. The medium bodied palate is lush, round and concentrated with balanced acidity that has a lingering stone fruit and vanilla finish This is perhaps the finest Chardonnay to date produced from the Riverview Vineyard. 

Critic's Tasting Note:

"This bottling begins with light aromas of honeysuckle, crisp nectarine, wet earth and buttercream on the nose. The palate is smoothly structured, with lemon confit, glazed peach and chalky flavors."

92/100 points, Matt Kettmann, WINE ENTHUSIAST, March 2022

Also awarded 91/100 Points (Platinum), Sommelier Challenge, 2021

Vineyard:

The estate's Riverview Vineyard is a 340-acre, cold-climate (Region 1), sustainably farmed, benchland property that overlooks the Salinas River. It is situated on the east side of the Salinas Valley just below the Pinnacles National Park. This property features granitic soils, great exposure and little protection from the strong winds that scrub the valley every afternoon. it is planted to an assortment of varieties, clones and rootstocks specifically matched to the various micro-climates, soils and aspects of the terrain. The namesake Metz Road runs alongside the property.

Food Match: This is one of those Chardonnays that pairs perfectly with everything from fresh seafood to ripe cheeses.