The Shannon Ridge Reserve Collection exemplifies our commitment to and mastery of sustainable farming. Our “Ovis Cycle” farming integrates sheep into the vineyards to control weeds, naturally fertilize the vines and provide wool and protein to our families. The fruit for this collection is carefully selected by our wine making team and produced from our premium vineyard blocks.

The highs and lows of the 2015 vintage took us by surprise. Spring went from cool temps to 100°F, followed by torrential rain storms. High humidity created some vine stress, then the fires came and went. To our luck, no damage was done to our vines or vineyards and 2015 seems to be one of the most concentrated vintages yet.

This is an intense and full bodied wine from our top vineyard locations. The Red Hills AVA and volcanic soils provide ripe cherry, cranberry, allspice, black pepper and medium tannins to the blend. This balances with Cabernet from the High Valley AVA; a cooler location, higher in elevation and more loam soils. This terroir adds cassis, dried herbs, and cedar notes with a structured finish. The combination of these two Cabernet Sauvignon lots showcase the breadth of terroir in Lake County and our skills as farmers and vintners. Allow time for this wine to open.