In 1861 Lake County was created from parts of Napa and Mendocino counties and has since been well known as a farming community.

In the 1870s vineyards were planted and by the early 1900s the area was already earning its reputation for producing “World’s greatest wines”. Prohibition forced an end to the Lake County wine production in 1920; some of the vineyards were removed and replaced with walnut and pear orchards.

The comeback of the wine industry began in the 1960s when a few growers rediscovered the area’s grape growing potential and once again began planting vineyards. Lake County now has close to 10,000 acres of planted vineyards, and is among the fastest growing regions in California. This area has also seen the recent establishment of several American Viticultural areas such as High Valley and Red Hills-Lake County. We are proud to say that Lake County contains many vineyards that support the California Wine Institute’s Code of Sustainable farming practices.

The grapes used to produce our 2008 Shannon Ridge Single Vineyard Barbera were allowed to hang on the vines long enough for the acid to come into balance. We did a long cold soak on the skins to improve color and enhance the fresh fruit. The fruit was pressed at dryness and put through Malo-lactic fermentation. Aged in French and American oak to enhance the creamy vanilla mouthfeel.

Color: Deep purple/garnet
Aroma: Black cherry, Cedar, Dark Chocolate
Flavor: Blackberry, Dried Cherries, Spice
Texture: Full, rich, muscular, well balanced with a lush, velvety finish

Alcohol:	14.9%
Total Acidity:	0.63 g/mL
pH:	3.64
Residual Sugar:	0.40%
Composition/Blend:	100% Barbera
Appellation:	Lake County, High Valley
Barrels:	French and American
Time in Barrels:	14 months
Cases Produced:	1,400

Suggested Retail: $24.00
Stock # SN08SVBA