CLEARLAKE OAKS – Lake County is quickly becoming a popular wine tourism destination, and offers a unique alternative to the Napa Valley and Sonoma County wine regions.

Shannon Ridge Winery, one of the region’s pioneering operations, will host a grand opening event to celebrate its new tasting room facility, located in Clearlake Oaks. The winery has recently completed renovations on a historic one-room school house building, which houses the Shannon Ridge Winery tasting room and retail sales facility.

The event will take place June 30 and July 1, from noon to 4 p.m. Guests are invited to enjoy wine, food, music and discounted case prices on select Shannon Ridge wines.

Adjacent to the updated tasting room, the winery also has completed the construction of a demonstration “vinegarden” and picnic area. The vinegarden is an educational tool that aims at increasing visitors’ awareness about the Lake County wine grape growing region. This picturesque outdoor area offers guests a chance to enjoy the Shannon Ridge wines in an open-air setting. Additionally, Shannon Ridge offers its Wrangler Tour, a vineyard tour and tasting, by appointment, on Saturdays and Sundays 10:30 a.m. and 2 p.m. for $25 per person.

A portion of the proceeds from sales during the grand opening event will be donated to Operation Tango Mike, a community effort that sends care packages and support to United States troops. This mission is accomplished through the support of Lake County veterans, community organizations and volunteers.

 

Shannon Ridge Winery's tasting room is located at 12599 E. Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks.

For more information, please visit www.shannonridge.com or call 998-9656.

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