The deep, rich black berry flavors of High Valley are beautifully balanced with the elegance and bright red fruit nuances of Red Hills.
The new oak adds a pleasant vanilla flavor, giving the wine an elegant texture and complexity.
Lake County, located north of Napa Valley and overlooking Clear Lake, is at an altitude of 350-750m, so the area is not affected by the fog from the sea. However, strong winds blow and abundant sunlight and coolness coexist.
Clay Shannon was fascinated by the wild climate of this area and believed in its potential, so in 1996 he created a vast organic vineyard of 1,000 acres on the inefficient mountain slopes and has been producing high-quality wines from there ever since.
Their own vineyards are based on the philosophy that "agriculture is circular," and they practice strict organic farming methods called "Project Ovis."All of their wines are certified "Certified California Sustainable" by the state of California, and in 2021 they received the "Green Medal," an award given to winemakers who are leaders in environmentally friendly farming methods.
The winery has been evolving year by year, including receiving organic certification from CCOF (a US certification organization) from the 2022 vintage.