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Clay Shannon Pinot Noir, Lake County AVA 2023

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Shannon Family of Wines

Long Valley Ranch is a distinctive vineyard that has long morning and early evening shadows from the surrounding mountain. A perfect location for temperamental Pinto Noir.

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

Clay Shannon Pinot Noir comes from a single vineyard called Long Valley Ranch which is located in the western most corner of a 5 mile long trans-verse valley, it’s tucked amongst the fertile valley floor between two 3,000 ft mountain ranges. Once it's pressed it is barrel aged in 25% new French oak for 10 months. This vineyard is also planted with numerous clones. The clone 777 is the predominant clone of this blend.

Tasting notes

The Pinot is full of fresh and dried cherries as well plum. On the palate flavours of vanilla, dried cherry and sweet tabacco.

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