2019 Pinot Noir Clone 777 Reserve
Our Clone Series was created to highlight the nuances that each Pinot Noir clone presents. What do we mean by “clone?” Grapevines in general, and Pinot Noir vines in particular, are genetically unstable and can mutate slightly over time. Each grape variety is made up of many subtypes, called clones. These clones can result in different flavors, intensity and color. At Scheid Vineyards, we grow 20 different clones of Pinot Noir. Clone 777 is one of the Dijon clones, so named because of the return address on the shipping container that held the original imported cuttings from Burgundy.
Our Clone Series 777 Pinot Noir is an intense wine that is also elegant and refined. Clone 777 is characterized by small berries, which results in a more intense color than many Pinot Noirs, and a good tannin structure suitable for aging. The 2019 vintage is dense and complex, with aromas of cherry and raspberry, and notes of violets and mocha. Medium-bodied with a bright acidity, the rich red fruit shines as it leads into a lingering kiss-of-oak finish.