13 different varieties aged 14 months in oak! A deliciously fun blend with just 430 cases produced. Don't miss our 41% discount on the 91-93 point 2020 Scheid Vineyards Estate Odd Lot Red.
Zin, Cab, Tannat, Petite Sirah, Touriga Nacional and more - this is quite a blend that is as good as it sounds.
We love the creativity that often comes with red blends and today we have a wonderful, dry example. It's not often you find 13 different varieties in your blend, but that's exactly what we have here. Rest assured; however, that this is no mix of leftover wine, but a showcase of the best of the Scheid estate vineyards. And with just 430 cases produced, this is a labor of love for the entire winemaking team to come up with the very best blend possible.
We think they succeeded admirably, giving this wine 91-93 points (a 9 Taste Rating).
And even better, through today's deal you can get it for significantly less than the normal $32 price tag...
For the next day you can get 4 bottles of the 2020 Scheid Vineyards Odd Lot Red for just $75.95 ($18.99/bottle). That's a discount of 41%.
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Read on for our full review. Unless it sells out sooner, this limited time, winery direct offer ends in just…
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From the winery:
TASTING NOTES: Odd Lot Red is the fun friend you want to take to any party. It’s approachable, versatile and fits in anywhere, from white tablecloths to picnics in the park. Our philosophy with Odd Lot is simple: make a luscious, lip-smacking red blend. Period. No rules that it has to be Bordeaux-based or Rhône-based or follow the formula that won us a slew of gold medals and accolades on the last vintage. Naw, rules are for dilettantes. We set out to craft the yummiest red blend from the tools of the vintage – every lot available is up for grabs! Winemakers and interns gather with beakers and pipettes and no shortage of opinions as to what will enhance our Odd Lot and really bring it home. The 2020 vintage is packed with aromas of elderberry, plum and black cherry with notes of vanilla and mocha. The medium-bodied palate unfolds with soft tannins that make it eminently drinkable and a gorgeous black fruit finish that makes it entirely delectable.
VINEYARDS: Using 13 varieties(!) is quite the blend of grapes for a single wine. The majority of the grapes for our 2020 Odd Lot came from our estate Hames Valley and San Lucas Vineyards, where ideal conditions exist for growing intense, flavor-packed reds. The long, warm days allow concentrated fruit flavors to develop, while the dramatic nighttime cooling preserves the balance of the fruit and maintains acidity.
VINTAGE: The 2020 growing season unfolded with a gentle winter followed by spring rains and moderate temperatures. Lovely 85°F days and cool 55°F evenings allowed for even ripening of the grapes. Warmer late season temperatures had our grapes ready to pick slightly earlier than normal, with our first grapes being harvested in mid-August. This proved to be a blessing because in late August, electrical storms sparked numerous fires that burned throughout Monterey County. Fortunately, fruit from our vineyards closest to the fires had already been picked and the strong winds off Monterey Bay helped to disperse the smoke and keep it from settling over our vineyards. In a year marked by challenge and change, we believe our 2020 vintage wines are a bright spot.
WINEMAKING: Each component of Odd Lot Red is handled separately and has its own specific winemaking protocol. The grapes were fermented in small lots in open-top fermenters and aged in oak barrels for 14 months before bottling. Integrating a total of 13 varietals deviates from the ordinary, usual and expected, which just happens to be the reason it’s called “Odd Lot.”
VARIETIES: 24.5% Zinfandel, 16.3% Cabernet Sauvignon, 11.5% Tannat, 11.5% Petite Sirah, 8.3% Pinot Noir, 5.4% Touriga Nacional, 5.4% Tinto Cao, and 17.1% comprised of 6 other varieties, for a total of 13.
APPELLATION: Monterey
HARVEST DATE: Sept 14 - Oct 31, 2020
PH: 3.65
TA: 6.2 g/L
RS: 0.7 g/L
AGING: 51% American oak, 22% French oak, 18% Hungarian oak, 11% new, 14 months
BOTTLING DATE: Apr 11, 2022
CASES PRODUCED: 430Estate Grown, Produced and Bottled by Scheid Family Wines
14.8% Alcohol
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And now on to our review:
The 2020 Scheid Vineyards Odd Lot Red opens with a very attractive aroma of dark berry fruit, licorice, vanilla, and more. It's a great start.
Taking a sip reveals that there is lots of oak influence in the form of vanilla and chocolate in this very dry wine, and its done very well. Featuring similar flavors to the nose with lots of delicious dark berry fruit and a soft and smooth mouthfeel, this is very easy to drink and very enjoyable.
It ends dry and quite long on the lingering finish and was even a bit better on day 2. Kudos to the winemaking team on this one, this is a great blend!
Cheers,
Jon
2020 SCHEID ODD LOT RED
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