Shannon Ridge Cabernet
Lake County mountain Cabernet, poured in Commack for decades.
The story behind Shannon Ridge
Clay Shannon started planting Lake County mountain vineyards in 1996 and launched the Shannon Ridge label in 2001. The fruit comes off the High Valley and Red Hills appellations, ground that sits 1,200 to 2,400 feet up in ancient volcanic soil. That altitude buys cool nights, and cool nights buy acidity, which is why this Cabernet tastes like blackberry and black cherry instead of jam.
The farming is the part we respect most. Project Ovis runs across 1,000 certified organic and regenerative acres, using sheep to manage cover crops, no-till rows, and wildlife corridors. Reds age 12 to 16 months in French oak. The winery took the California Green Medal Environment Award in 2021. We have poured Shannon Ridge across this counter for years because it overdelivers at the price.
Explore the Shannon Ridge range
Shannon Ridge builds Cabernet in tiers, from the everyday bottling to the Reserve. Here is how the lineup reads on our shelf.
| Expression | Type | Proof / ABV | Tasting notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shannon Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL | Cabernet Sauvignon | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Blackberry, black cherry, vanilla, toasted oak, spice |
| Shannon Ridge Reserve Cabernet 750mL | Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon | 14.5% ABV | Deeper oak, riper dark fruit, firm tannin |
| Shannon Ridge Buck Shack Red 750mL | Red blend | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Plush mixed red fruit, soft finish |
| Shannon Ridge Petite Sirah 750mL | Petite Sirah | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Inky color, blueberry, pepper, grippy tannin |
| Shannon Ridge Petite Sirah High Ele 750mL | High elevation Petite Sirah | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Concentrated mountain fruit, dark chocolate |
| Shannon Ridge Malbec 750mL | Malbec | 13.5% to 14.5% ABV | Plum, violet, cocoa, rounded mid palate |
WineShannon Ridge - Petite Sirah 750mL$29.98Out of stock
WineShannon Ridge - Chardonnay 750mL$18.98Out of stock
WineShannon Ridge - Petite Sirah High Ele 750mL$18.98Out of stock
CabernetShannon Ridge - Reserve Cabernet 750mL$21.99Out of stock
Red BlendsShannon Ridge - Buck Shack Red 750mL$22.99Out of stock
MalbecShannon Ridge - Malbec 750mL$22.99Out of stock
Sauvignon BlancShannon Ridge - Sauvignon Blanc 750mL$12.99
WineShannon Ridge - Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL$17.99Which Shannon Ridge is right for you?
The everyday Shannon Ridge Cabernet Sauvignon 750mL runs $17.99, and that is the bottle we hand people who want a real mountain Cabernet without paying mountain prices. Step up to the Reserve Cabernet at $21.99 when you want more oak and more grip. The Buck Shack Red and the Malbec both sit at $22.99, and the Petite Sirah climbs to $29.98. Compare any of them against Lake County neighbors at twice the money and the case for Shannon Ridge gets easy to make.
$17.99 buys mountain fruit and enough tannin for a grilled burger.
More French oak and structure at $21.99, worth laying down a few years.
Inky, peppery and firm, built for venison and barbecue.