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Clay Shannon Pinot Noir

Lake County mountain Pinot Noir, organic and sheep tended.

3 bottles Same-day or next-day LI delivery Wine shipping where legal
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The story

The story behind Clay Shannon

Clay Shannon founded the label with his wife Angie in 1996, and the first commercial wines under the Shannon Ridge portfolio landed in 2004. The Pinot Noir comes off the Long Valley Ranch vineyard in the Lake County AVA, mountain ground north of Napa Valley. Clone 777 does the heavy lifting, with a touch of Petit Verdot and Syrah in some vintages.

The farming is the story. Certified organic through CCOF, vegan practices, and Project Ovis, a herd of roughly 1,000 working sheep that manage cover crops and replace chemical herbicides and fossil fuel fertilizers. The wine rests 10 to 16 months in 25 percent new French oak. We have poured it for years and the sheep earn their keep.

The lineup

Explore the Clay Shannon range

Three estate bottlings from Clay Shannon, all Lake County fruit, all certified organic. The Pinot Noir leads, with Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc alongside.

ExpressionTypeProof / ABVTasting notes
Clay Shannon Pinot Noir 750mLRed, Pinot Noir13.5% to 14.5% ABVPlum, cherry pie, vanilla, dried cherry, star anise
Clay Shannon Cabernet Sauvignon 750mLRed, Cabernet Sauvignon14.5% ABVDark fruit, mountain structure, oak spice
Clay Shannon Sauvignon Blanc 750mLWhite, Sauvignon Blanc13.5% to 14% ABVCitrus, green herb, bright acidity
Long Valley Ranch Estate Pinot NoirRed, single vineyard13.5% to 14.5% ABVEstate grown, clone 777, French oak
Project Ovis Organic Pinot NoirRed, certified organic13.5% to 14.5% ABVSheep tended vines, vegan practices, organic
Out of stockSauvignon BlancClay Shannon - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$15.99Out of stockCabernetClay Shannon - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$19.99Out of stockPinot NoirClay Shannon - Pinot Noir 750mL$19.99
Buying guidance

Which Clay Shannon is right for you?

Clay Shannon Pinot Noir sits at $19.99 for the 750mL, and the Cabernet Sauvignon matches it at $19.99. The Sauvignon Blanc runs $15.99. That is real value for certified organic, estate grown mountain fruit aged in French oak, and it undercuts the $45 winery retail without cutting the wine. Stock moves fast on these, so call the store at (631) 343-7200 to confirm what is on the shelf before you drive over.

The weeknight Pinot drinkerClay Shannon Pinot Noir 750mL

Organic mountain Pinot under $20 that punches well above its price.

The steak night hostClay Shannon Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL

Mountain Cabernet structure at $19.99, built for grilled beef.

The porch white sipperClay Shannon Sauvignon Blanc 750mL

Crisp, organic, and $15.99, easy on a warm Long Island evening.

Make the most of it

Clay Shannon cocktails and pairings

Mid weight and a little gamey, so treat it like a Burgundy with backbone. Serve slightly cool, around 55°F, and decant 30 minutes.
Good to know

Clay Shannon questions, answered

Is Clay Shannon Pinot Noir organic?
Yes. It is made from 100 percent certified organic mountain vineyards and produced following organic, sustainable, and vegan practices. The CCOF certification covers the estate fruit, and Project Ovis sheep replace chemical herbicides.
Where is Clay Shannon wine made?
It is produced in Lake County, California, an appellation on the North Coast mountains just north of Napa Valley. The Pinot Noir comes specifically from the Long Valley Ranch vineyard inside the Lake County AVA.
What does Clay Shannon Pinot Noir taste like?
It shows aromas of fresh plum, cherry pie, and sweet tobacco leaf, opening to a palate of vanilla, dried cherry, and star anise with lively acidity. The 25 percent new French oak adds spice without burying the fruit.
What is the alcohol content of Clay Shannon Pinot Noir?
The alcohol content generally ranges between 13.5 and 14.5 percent ABV, depending on the growing conditions of the specific vintage. The 2021 sits at 13.5 percent and the 2023 at 14.5 percent.
Do you deliver Clay Shannon Pinot Noir on Long Island?
Yes. We offer same-day or next-day delivery across Nassau and Suffolk, free local delivery over $250, and free curbside pickup in Commack. Wine ships to the states where it is legal, confirmed at checkout. Call (631) 343-7200.
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