MIDDLETOWN – Langtry Estate & Vineyards, one of Lake County’s leading wineries, reported a 36-percent increase in case sales for the 2007 third quarter, which ended Sept. 30, as compared to the same time period in 2006.

Additionally, 2007 year to date shipments are 28-percent higher than 2006.

“A 100-percent increase in the sale of the Guenoc Lake County Chardonnay led the way for the increase in total case sales,” said winery president, Easton Manson.

Langtry Estate & Vineyards produces the Guenoc wines, including Chardonnay, Sauvignon Blanc, Petite Sirah, Cabernet, Merlot, Zinfandel and Pinot Grigio.

The winery offers its Lake County and California wine lines with the Guenoc name. It also re-introduced its top-tier Langtry line earlier this year.

Langtry Estate & Vineyards has extensive vineyard land holdings in Lake County and is the oldest and largest winegrower in the region. The picturesque estate consists of 21,349 acres and straddles Lake and Napa counties.

Additional information on the winery is available at www.langtryestate.com or by calling 707-987-2385.

Langtry Estate & Vineyards is located at 21000 Butts Canyon Road, Middletown.

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