serves as an independent producer of varietal wine grapes.
As of May 13, 2004, it owned or managed approximately 5,600 acres of wine grape vineyards in Monterey and San Benito counties in California.
The company produces 17 varieties of wine grapes, primarily Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, Sauvignon Blanc, and Syrah.
The majority of its wine grapes are sold under short and long-term grape purchase agreements to a variety of winery clients.
Scheid also converts a portion of its grapes to bulk wine sold pursuant to wine purchase agreements or on the open bulk market, as well as sells a portion of its grapes pursuant to an acreage contract.
In addition, it provides vineyard management services to winery clients.
The company is headquartered in Salinas, California.
