Pile on the medals, recent awards from San Francisco International and California State Fair competitions.

San Francisco International

Gold- Shannon Ridge 2007 Wrangler Red

Gold- Shannon Ridge 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

Silver- Shannon Ridge 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Ranch Collection

Silver- Shannon Ridge 2007 Syrah

Silver Shannon Ridge 2007 Zinfandel

Silver- Shannon Ridge 2007 Petite Sirah

Bronze- Shannon Ridge 2008 Chardonnay, Ranch Collection

California State Fair

Gold- Shannon Ridge 2007 Zinfandel

Gold- Shannon Ridge 2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

Silver- Shannon Ridge 2007 Wrangler Red(Best of Class-North Coast Appellations)

Silver- Shannon Ridge 2008 Sauvignon Blanc, Ranch Collection

Bronze- Shannon Ridge 2008 Chardonnay, Ranch Collection

Bronze - Shannon Ridge 2007 Petite Sirah

Bronze - Shannon Ridge 2007 Syrah

Orange County Fair results

FYI….The results are as follows:

Bronze- 2008 Chardonnay ‘Ranch Collection’

Bronze-2008 Wrangler Rosé ‘Ranch Collection’

Silver-2007 Cabernet Sauvignon

Silver-2007 Wrangler Red

Silver-2007 Petite Sirah

Silver-2008 Sauvignon Blanc ‘Ranch Collection’

GOLD-2007 Zinfandel

Wow, 41 countries and counting

The blog has now been visited by guests from 41 different countries. From as far away as Russia, Iran and Japan. N ow we just have to get some wine to those folks.

New package on the way

After much study, we have upgraded our packaging to a little more sophisticated look. Our previous label served us well but there wasn't enough room on the back label to adequately tell our story. Enjoy the new look and more importantly, the great wine inside. The Sauvignon Blanc 2008 vintage is a stunning example of Lake County fruit and recently received 91 points from the Cellarmaster at Beverages and More in California, Wilfred Wong.

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The hits keep coming...

Sort of a "Best of 2008" hit list, here are the Top 8:

1. Expanded sales force to cover key markets throughout the United States.

2. Earned many high scores from industry publications and more than 20 Gold medals in competition.

3. Completed acquisition of Rolling Knolls Vineyards, adding another 500 acres to land holdings.

4. Achieved over 250% growth from previous year sales.  

5. Achieved high profile placements in Ruth’s Chris, Fleming’s Steakhouse, Whole Foods, Marriott Corporation, Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Kroger Supermarkets.

6. Chosen as a featured winery for The Cliff’s Communities, Tiger Woods first North American golf course community is on one of the properties.

7. Branding continued with profile articles in NY Times Styles magazine, Appellation America, Venture Magazine, Wines & Vines, Charlotte Health & Fitness & San Francisco Business Times.

8. This blog has been visited by folks from 26 different countries.

Best of Class,

Shannon Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon wins "Best of class" designation at the San Francisco Chronicle wine competition. Check it out:

http://www.winejudging.com/medal_winners_2009/451.htm

Awards update listed here:

http://www.shannonridge.com/wines/awards.php