The certification makes the Lake County, Calif., producer one of the largest 100% certified organic mountain-grown vineyards in the country. Shannon has adopted a wide variety of sustainable practices displayed by the winery, from regenerative farming practices to the elimination of all herbicides and fossil fuel-based fertilizers, the use of 100% renewable corks, the utilization of grape varieties that use less water and the use of 100% organic farming materials.
“As a winery owner, I take my job as steward of the land very seriously, which is why I am excited about our recent organic certification and all of the other sustainable efforts that are in the works,” said Shannon Family of Wines owner Clay Shannon. “This certification is just the beginning for us. We are committed to continuing to reduce our carbon footprint and to advocate for sustainability in Lake County and beyond.”