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Clay Shannon Chardonnay, Lake County AVA 2023

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Shannon Family of Wines

A blend of Chardonnay from Lake County grapes creates a complex & food-friendly wine. Nicknamed El Coyote by the vineyard workers due to the number of Coyotes found roaming and howling on the site.

Meet the producer

Clay Shannon is the name of the winery, but he is also the founder and owner of the estate and winery, along with his...

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Production

Made from organically-grown grapes from Shannon's Knolls vineyard in Lake County. Clay Shannon Chardonnay is barrel aged in 25% new French oak for 6 months. The vineyard is planted with 3 different clones, clone 4, 76 and 95. Clone 4 is the most tropical, and clone 76 and 95 have more mid pallet weight and structure when grown on volcanic soils.

Tasting notes

Aromas of pear, nutmeg, honeydew, lemon zest with just a hint of butter. On the palate: Fuji apple, vanilla & baking spices. Bright, clean with a creamy texture.

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