Scheid Vineyards

Al Scheid first purchased property in Monterey County in early 1972. Monterey wine grape growing was in its infancy and Al was drawn to the region for its untapped potential. Back then, Scheid Vineyards was called Monterey Farming Corporation and it was originally structured as a limited partnership. If you are over 50, you may remember that the tax laws at that time allowed investors to offset losses against regular income. Al, a graduate of ...

"Great wine begins in the vineyard". A truism if ever there was one. It is indisputable that wine quality is inextricably linked to where the grapes are grown. The balance of ripeness and acidity, and the interplay between aroma and flavor, are largely determined by climate. When Al Scheid first purchased property in Monterey County in 1971, he did so based on the advice of Professor A.J. Winkler, a viticultural authority from the University o...

As a family-owned winery, we are committed to sustainability throughout the operations at Scheid Vineyards. From our founding in 1972, we’ve held firm to the belief that this can only be achieved through following the three E’s of sustainability: Environmentally sound practices, social Equity and Economic viability. When the land is respected and the people who farm it and live in our community live well, true sustainable quality can be attain...

Logo Story

His name is Vin (pronounced the English way, not the French). The bold image that adorns our wine labels is our salute to the vineyard worker and reflects our beginnings as a grape grower. While it is rooted in tradition, the iconic image is also looking ahead and stepping forward, expressing our belief in balancing the best of traditional methods with today’s advances. It is a truism that great wine begins in the vineyard. ...