Mike joined the Shannon ridge team stating August 1, 2007. Prior to joining Shannon Ridge, Wood was employed by Langtry Estate & Vineyards since 1985. Most recently he worked as the brand's winemaker for its California wine line since year 2000.

Before that, Wood was the production manager for more than 10 years, and served as assistant winemaker at Langtry Estate & Vineyards. Additionally, he had worked as the winemaker for Mount St. Helena Vineyards and Winery in Middletown for the since 2001.

Wood is also the winemaker for his own wine label, Shed Horn Cellars, also located in Middletown. A longtime resident of Lake County, Wood lives in Cobb Mountain with his wife Adawn, and their two daughters.

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