Urgency Cabernet Sauvignon by Shannon Ridge

Tasting notes & discussion 28

Typically $30/bottle from Shannon Ridge
Vintage 2016 (Various lava vents on Kilauea in Hawaii erupt, creating some beautiful photo ops)
Alcohol content is 14.5%
Volcanic content is explosive
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About Shannon Ridge Winery
Shannon Ridge Winery was founded in 1995 and takes immense pride in their sustainability and preservation of the natural landscape. Located in Lake County, California, known for its clean air, it sits amidst the Anderson Marsh State Historic Park. Owner Clay Shannon made it a mission to farm sustainably and coexist with the winery’s natural surroundings. They even have an assortment of creatures to assist around the vineyard, notably a flock of sheep that reduce canopy, clean the vineyards, and of course do their “business” for fertilizer.

A Sense of URGENCY

TASTING NOTES:
“Aromas of cassis, tobacco, ripe Bing cherry. Flavor is of dark, luscious fruits, integrated with French oak and pie spices. Lingering, structured finish.”

TANGENTIALLY RELATED FACT to help make conversation over this wine:
Clay Shannon utilized grapes grown in rich volcanic soils around Lake and Colusa County to create URGENCY Cabernet Sauvignon. Volcanic soil is special because the ash collects nutrients carried by the lava flow, often leading to a very unique terroir and strong aromatics.

DRINK IT FROM (conventional option):
Standard red glass for Cabernet Sauvignon. Pair with filet mignon, hearty pasta or roasted duck.

OR (really-going-with-the-theme option):
Filtered through a large piece of pumice.

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