wner and visionary leader of Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, Clay Shannon has transformed his ranch into one of the agricultural icons of California's North Coast, and in doing so is changing the face and substance of grape-growing in the USA.
Clay grew up on a farm in Healdsburg in Sonoma County. He began his career as a vineyard manager in St. Helena, traveling the wine regions of California managing the company's vineyards. A short time later he started his own vineyard management company, growing grapes for some of the top wineries and fruit companies in Northern California.
In 1995, Clay discovered a magnificent piece of property in the hills overlooking Clear Lake in Lake County, thirty-five miles north of Napa's famed vineyards. He quickly set out to develop vineyards, Clay's vision was simple: "We wanted to grow the best fruit in the world," says Clay, "but we wanted to do it in a way that made us happy living there."
Wine Enthusiast 92 Editors’ Choice " Extraordinarily deep and resonant in a black fruit flavor, this is a full-bodied wine that has great focus and a
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This Chardonnay has notes of pear, green apple, melon and citrus with undertones of lightly toasted coconut, oak, caramel and a long, juicy finish. Six
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Wine Enthusiast 91 "This crisp, bracing wine blends modest fruit flavors with appealing savory, mineral notes that are subtle and fascinating. Its complexity, medium body and
Notes of lemongrass, mango, tangerine, gooseberry, with a steely crispness, nice tropical fullness, depth, and a complex long finish.
Opaque ruby red, ripe bing cherries, spices and dried herbs, juicy plumbs and hint of white pepper. The grapes used to produce our 2018 URGENCY
The Wine News 90 "Pale green-gold hue. Fresh scents of lime, mineral and cut grass. Crisp acidity and juicy flavors of lemon and lime. Hints of
Color: Black Pomegranate Aroma: Toasty Cr?me Brulee, Ripe Cherry with dry cinnamon nuances and layers of black currants wrapped in plums Flavor: Bing Cherries with toasty
"The grapes used to produce our 2007 Shannon Ridge Lake County Wrangler Red came from the hills and slopes of ultra-premium vineyards of Lake County,
Wine Enthusiast 90 "Aromas of boysenberry, blackberry, nutmeg spices, and toffee fill the glass. This full body Malbec has intense flavors of cherry and blackberry along
Wine Enthusiast 92 "Winemaker Joy Merrilees got more oomph out of Two Bud Block in 2013. A deeper than usual color, darker than normal fruit flavors
Shannon Ridge is a family-owned vineyard and winery located in Lake County, California. Our vineyards are certified sustainably farmed thus producing the finest mountain fruit
" Perched along the ridge top at the upper reaches of High Valley, Shannon Ridge overlooks Clear Lake and Mt. Konocti. Two buds per spur,
Wine Enthusiast 90 This wine bursts with grapefruit aromas and continues with vivid lemon, lime and herb flavors on the palate. It smells dry and tart,
High Elevation Sauvignon Blanc 2017 Our High Elevation Collection is a careful blend of three appellations within Lake County. A product of hot summer days, cool
Wine Enthusiast 90 This wine is crafted from 100% Sauvignon Blanc Clone 01 on 101-14 rootstock. The ancient volcanic soil of the Red Hills appellation
Even before the URGENCY vineyard was planted, Clay Shannon's instincts told him that the blend of volcanic soils would produce full, rich flavors and the
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