CLEARLAKE OAKS – During a presentation at the 2010 Unified Wine & Grape Symposium held in Sacramento, Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery was recognized as a “hot” California winery and brand of 2009.

During the “State of the Industry” opening session a presentation given by a representative of The Gomberg Fredrikson report – the executive marketing report of the wine industry – Shannon Ridge was listed alongside other large names such as Sterling, Bogle, Gnarly Head and Barefoot as the topic hit on the growth and buying trends of the 2009 consumer and their focus on value-priced wines.

Shannon Ridge wine sales have exploded as the new packaging hit the shelves in 2009, with just over 43,000 cases being sold in 2009.

“It really validates all of the hard work that goes into creating a brand from vineyard to bottle, and exciting to see that consumers are enjoying the fruits of our labor!” said Clay Shannon, owner of Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery.

In an effort to give back Shannon Ridge will be hosting a “Hearts for Haiti” promotion, and will donate $1 from every bottle purchased in the tasting room to the American Red Cross in support of the Haiti earthquake victims.

Shannon Ridge wines can be found in almost every state around the U.S. For a taste of what Shannon Ridge has to offer, stop by Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery Tasting Room at 12599 E. Highway 20, Clearlake Oaks. The tasting room is open from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., seven days a week.

For more information call 707-998-9656.