
Lake County AVA
Lake, North Coast
The Lake County wine region, north of Napa County in Northern California, is home to 25 wineries and seven designated American Viticultural Areas (AVA). While the area started in the wine business back in the late 1800s, the advent of the Prohibition era in the 1920s, saw almost all of the vines replaced with other crops such as pears and walnuts. It was not until the 1960s that the growers got back to planting grapes.
In 1965 only about 100 acres were under vine, while today that total is over 8,000 acres. The late return to wine means that most of the vineyards are planted with premium varietals and employ the latest technology for getting the most out of the crop. The region is home to Clear Lake, the State’s largest inland body of water which influences the growing climate. Each of the seven AVAs in the area (Benmore Valley, Clear Lake, Guenoc Valley, High Valley and Red Hills Lake County, Big Valley District and Kelsey Bench) takes advantage of the cool winters and quality volcanic soils to produce a variety of excellent varietals. You will find small vineyards growing intensely flavored Cabernet Sauvignon, Petite Sirah, Syrah, Merlot and Sauvignon blanc and more.
We are pleased to offer a variety of wines in our wine clubs to our members from this region.

Shannon Family/Ridge, Clay Shannon, Old Pearl
A boutique collection of wines crafted in honor of the Shannon Family's beloved sheep dogs
This months Gold Wine Club selection originates from a growing area th ...
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Avenales Ranch Winery
In 1977, the Sinton family became aware of the potential of their grapes and began selling to wineries all across California - which immediately resulted in several award-winning wines.
Since 1875, the Sinton (once Sinsheimer) family has been ranching the ...
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Prima Materia Winery
Pietro Buttitta's culinary background became integral to his winemaking approach, in which he strives to capture a distinctive, Old World style blended with California’s terroir.
Established by winemaker, sommelier and chef Pietro Buttitta (pee-AYtr ...
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Dalliance - High Valley Vineyard
Nestled in the heart of Lake County, California, this terroir-driven, certified sustainable winery offers stand-out wine selections
High Valley Vineyard is part of the Shannon Ridge Family of Wines in L ...
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