LOWER LAKE >> Shannon Ridge Family of Wines took home two Best of Class awards, four gold medals, five silver medals and three bronze medals at the Lake County Wine Awards Competition, according to Tara Thomas.
The Lake County Wine Awards Competition showcases wines that identify Lake County on the label. A total of 150 wines were entered in the competition.
“These awards from the Lake County Wine Awards only reinforce what we already know,” Clay Shannon, president and owner of Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, said. “Lake County wines are high quality and deserve their place among the great growing regions in California, if not the world. Independent judging panels are confirming this more and more, and this helps us raise the bar on growing better grapes and seeing how good these wines can become.”
The Shannon family is committed to preserving their land, not only for the great vineyard sites, but also for the bears, elk, mountain lions, eagles and other animals that live there, according to Thomas. Of their approximately 1,850 acres, about 35 percent have been converted to vineyards. The balance of the land has been preserved for the wildlife, which wanders through the property from the expansive wilderness areas adjoining the ranches. The vineyards were carefully planned out, leaving corridors open to migrating animals and protecting sensitive nesting areas.
The Shannon Ridge Family of Wines portfolio includes Cross Springs, Dalliance, High Valley, Hillgate, Playtime, Vigilance Vineyards and Shannon Ridge.
For information, visit www.shannonridge.com.
