CLEARLAKE OAKS – Shannon Ridge Winery celebrated the grand opening of its new tasting room on Saturday and Sunday.

The event also offered the winery to show of it's newly completed demonstration “vinegarden” and picnic area. The vinegarden aims at increasing visitors’ awareness about the Lake County wine grape growing region.

A portion of the proceeds from the grand opening event benefited Operation Tango Mike, a community group that sends care packages to U.S. troops overseas.

Operation Tango Mike, which sends care packages to troops overseas, had a booth at the weekend grand opening. Shannon Ridge pledged a portion of the event proceeds to the troop support effort. Photo by Paul Frindt.

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