“Aromatic and complex with aromas of red fruits surrounded by caramel, toasted oak and sweet tobacco. Offers firm, integrated tannin, bright fruit up front of fresh cherry, cedar and a gentle note of French oak on the finish.” ~Joy Merrilees, Director of Winemaking and Production
Vineyard/Vintage Notes
Since early childhood, Clay has had an attraction for all thing’s Old West. The inspiration for our Pistol Grip Collection began in a meeting with a bottle company. Clay spotted this odd, jug shape prototype on the desk of a salesman and loved the shape and style of the glass. The company salesman said this glass is called, “pistol grip” because of the single finger hook. Clay was inspired to design a brand with this glass and this name. There are 4 varietals designed for the future collection. Each one featuring a bio of the most infamous old west characters on the back label.
We bring these Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to the winery in the cool of the night. The initial crushing of the fruit and pumping to a tank starts the process of color and flavor extraction of the skins. After 24 hours we inoculate with yeast and let the fermentation begin. Daily aeration fuels the yeast to convert the sugars to alcohol, and the fun begins. In about 10 days the fermentation is complete and the must is transferred to a press where we squeeze every last drop of delicious wine out of the skins. Into barrel it goes for 10 + months to meld with the flavors of the oak. Then into a bottle and on to you to enjoy this rustic wine.
Behind every good story, you just might find Clay Shannon’s Infamous Pistol Grip.
Specs
Vintage: 2017
Blend: 100% Cabernet Sauvignon
Alcohol: 14.4%
Acidity: 0.58
pH: 3.89
RS: 0.4
Included in the Box
3-bottles:
3x 2017 Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County
Case:
12x 2017 Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County
At Shannon Ridge, we live in harmony with Mother Nature. The vineyards feed the sheep, the sheep feed the vines; lamb feeds the people, people drink the wine and wear wool.
We are dedicated to creating a family of wines that consumers love; we are passionate about preserving our land, not only for great vineyard sites, but for the wild creatures which share our property. Our sustainability practices integrate a flock of sheep that clean the vineyards, remove the excess canopy, and reduce the need for chemicals, while providing natural fertilizer.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI
Estimated Delivery
Monday, January 20th - Thursday, January 23rd
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2017 Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon - $55 = 24.99%
Are these 750ml bottles? I cannot tell from the picture, and I don’t like to assume. Maybe I missed it in the descriptions, but even their website does not say.
@trismic They’re .357! (That’s a joke.) I have no idea, but it would have to be literal ambrosia for me to purchase. That bottle is so tacky. Apparently there is a lot of love for Shannon Ridge, but that bottle… ugh.
@KNmeh7@trismic At least you can drink it without wine glasses!! Just sling it up on your arm or shoulder to take a slug and pass it on! Come on, this is cowboy and cowgirl wine! Take some cowhide and tie it around the saddle horn!! And remember, no matter how much you drink riding a horse, the horse always goes back to the barn!! LOL
A cowpoke in his brown stagecoach delivered this bottled courage around high noon before scootin’ down the trail.
The misses and I popped open this unusual bottle (750ml), which had hints of leather and dark fruit on the nose. My first taste was cherry forward, balanced, and very full bodied. I felt like the finish was similar to the taste after drinking coffee. My wife felt that it was a little strong for her with the higher tannins and alcohol, but said that having it with food smoothed it out. We revisited it a few hours later and found that it had calmed down after breathing for a while. It’s a good wine in a great bottle, but a little heavy for us city folk.
Tasting Notes
“Aromatic and complex with aromas of red fruits surrounded by caramel, toasted oak and sweet tobacco. Offers firm, integrated tannin, bright fruit up front of fresh cherry, cedar and a gentle note of French oak on the finish.” ~Joy Merrilees, Director of Winemaking and Production
Vineyard/Vintage Notes
Since early childhood, Clay has had an attraction for all thing’s Old West. The inspiration for our Pistol Grip Collection began in a meeting with a bottle company. Clay spotted this odd, jug shape prototype on the desk of a salesman and loved the shape and style of the glass. The company salesman said this glass is called, “pistol grip” because of the single finger hook. Clay was inspired to design a brand with this glass and this name. There are 4 varietals designed for the future collection. Each one featuring a bio of the most infamous old west characters on the back label.
We bring these Cabernet Sauvignon grapes to the winery in the cool of the night. The initial crushing of the fruit and pumping to a tank starts the process of color and flavor extraction of the skins. After 24 hours we inoculate with yeast and let the fermentation begin. Daily aeration fuels the yeast to convert the sugars to alcohol, and the fun begins. In about 10 days the fermentation is complete and the must is transferred to a press where we squeeze every last drop of delicious wine out of the skins. Into barrel it goes for 10 + months to meld with the flavors of the oak. Then into a bottle and on to you to enjoy this rustic wine.
Behind every good story, you just might find Clay Shannon’s Infamous Pistol Grip.
Specs
Included in the Box
Price Comparison
$446.25 a Case at Shannon Ridge
About The Winery
Winery: Shannon Ridge
At Shannon Ridge, we live in harmony with Mother Nature. The vineyards feed the sheep, the sheep feed the vines; lamb feeds the people, people drink the wine and wear wool.
We are dedicated to creating a family of wines that consumers love; we are passionate about preserving our land, not only for great vineyard sites, but for the wild creatures which share our property. Our sustainability practices integrate a flock of sheep that clean the vineyards, remove the excess canopy, and reduce the need for chemicals, while providing natural fertilizer.
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI
Estimated Delivery
Monday, January 20th - Thursday, January 23rd
Available States
AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, FL, GA, IL, IN, IA, KS, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NE, NV, NM, NY, NC, ND, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI
Estimated Delivery
Friday, January 24th - Tuesday, January 28th
Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon
3 bottles for $54.99 $18.33/bottle + $2.67/bottle shipping
Case of 12 for $164.99 $13.75/bottle + $1/bottle shipping
2017 Shannon Ridge Pistol Grip
Any relation to Shannon Ridge?
[edit] Note to self: read more first…
@rjquillin Tongue in cheek?
[edit] Right, wait for it. Created this before the edit appeared.
@ddeuddeg Good to see you around again. Surprised you and Bonnie were mia on the IH earlier.
It’s been a while, but we’ve had a few wines from Shannon Ridge. Haven’t been disappointed yet.
@ddeuddeg they make Urgency I think… I like the Urgency cab and Sauv blanc quite a bit
The Buck Shack People…love your stuff… please rats, tell me something good!
How much more are you saving by buying a full case?
(Note: Tax & Shipping not included in savings calculations)
2017 Pistol Grip Cabernet Sauvignon - $55 = 24.99%
From the Shannon Ridge website:
technical data:
100% Cabernet Sauvignon, Lake County
Alcohol: 14.4%
Acidity: 0.58
pH:3.89
RS:0.4
I’m guessing these don’t fit in a typical bottle rack?
@CorTot Silly you, these are designed to hang from your coat rack
@kaolis or set nicely in your holsters ready to hit da club!
Any rats?
Can we assume this is highly extracted?
@rjquillin
LOL
@rjquillin at least they didn’t purée the skins and feed them back through one more time.
Are these 750ml bottles? I cannot tell from the picture, and I don’t like to assume. Maybe I missed it in the descriptions, but even their website does not say.
@trismic They’re .357! (That’s a joke.) I have no idea, but it would have to be literal ambrosia for me to purchase. That bottle is so tacky. Apparently there is a lot of love for Shannon Ridge, but that bottle… ugh.
@KNmeh7 Ha! Funny. But since I watch westerns, and have a hankering for that style of wine, I like the themed bottle. We just need a rat or two.
@KNmeh7 @trismic At least you can drink it without wine glasses!! Just sling it up on your arm or shoulder to take a slug and pass it on! Come on, this is cowboy and cowgirl wine! Take some cowhide and tie it around the saddle horn!! And remember, no matter how much you drink riding a horse, the horse always goes back to the barn!! LOL
A cowpoke in his brown stagecoach delivered this bottled courage around high noon before scootin’ down the trail.
The misses and I popped open this unusual bottle (750ml), which had hints of leather and dark fruit on the nose. My first taste was cherry forward, balanced, and very full bodied. I felt like the finish was similar to the taste after drinking coffee. My wife felt that it was a little strong for her with the higher tannins and alcohol, but said that having it with food smoothed it out. We revisited it a few hours later and found that it had calmed down after breathing for a while. It’s a good wine in a great bottle, but a little heavy for us city folk.
@GraysonM Like camp coffee, or more like something city-folk might consume?
@GraysonM @rjquillin wasn’t bottled in New York City was it!?
Some stores in NY are selling it for $15 so it might be bottled there.
@netcommsyn So it’s cheaper to buy it in NYC than on casemates? Say it ain’t so…
Anyone in Denver want to split a case? I’m in for a six-shooter
shouldn’t it be called trigger guard?
Apparently I’m a delinquent rat.
Sorry @winedavid49 and @ariannawcc!
I was out of town and just picked up the bottle a few minutes ago.
@karenhynes So much for advance notifications and UPS.
@karenhynes this holiday season got a little bumpy. No sweat. We’ll keep you high on the list!