Red Blend, Giannecchini Family Vineyard, CA, 2019

The Giannecchini Family has farmed this vineyard in the Talmage Bench region of Mendocino County for four generations.  Planted between 1910 and 1920 the old vines, gravelly, loam soils and this ideal location produce exceptional wine grapes.

Clay Shannon has always been a bit of a maverick.  In 1996, he decided to buck convention and set out on his own to establish a progressive, pioneering winery and ranch in Lake County, California.  This wild, challenging terrain captured Shannon's imagination and inspired his uncompromising commitment to the land itself.  "We wanted to grow the best fruit possible", says Clay, "but we wanted to do it in a way that made us happy living there."

Today, Shannon Family of Wines includes over 2,000 acres of mountain property, roughly half of which is under vine.  With the earth's climate under threat, we're using our resources to do something about it.  This includes transforming 1,000 acres into a regenerative organic farming system that greatly reduces environmental impact.  Our home is situated on the ridges of ancient volcanic soil at higher elevations.  And while conditions may seem extreme, the guest experience is extraordinary.  Rustic charm, stunning lake views, and abundant wildlife underscore the western spirit alive in Clear Lake.  At Shannon Family of Wines, we're true to ourselves and to the land.