92pts Wilfred Wong

The 2020 Clay Shannon Cabernet Sauvignon offers excellent and complex nuances. TASTING NOTES: This wine offers aromas and flavors of black fruits, oaky notes, and hints of licorice. Pair it with a rosemary, garlic-infused roast leg of lamb. 

92pts Wine Enthusiast

A high-quality Cabernet Sauvignon hailing from Lake County. Clay Shannon's The Barkley offers a firm tannic texture that provides structural integrity and a solid foundation for the voluptuous fruits. Black plum, currant, cherry are complemented by notes of violets, nutmeg, clove, cacao and walnut skins. The finish lingers with a back-breath of a floral potpourri.

Winemaker Notes

Clay Shannon has blended wines from High Valley (dark, deep, rich) with Red Hills (bright red fruit, elegance) that together create a complex, classic Cabernet Sauvignon. Cassis, blackberry, leather, and chaparral combine aromatically with flavors of toasted oak,
boysenberry pie, and vanilla. Mid-palate weight and complexity while maintaining elegance and texture.

Winery Notes

A wine has to be mighty special to put your own name on it—and that’s why these wines bear the name Clay Shannon. With his roots firmly planted in the vineyard, Clay’s passion is simple: grow the best fruit possible while preserving the land for future generations. For us, sustainability isn’t just a philosophy—it’s a way of life. And these wonderfully distinctive wines—and our magnificent vineyards—are our legacy. We couldn’t be more proud to share them with you.