Shannon Ridge "Hottest New Brand" introduced in Raleigh, NC.

Raleigh, NC. Brier Creek Country Club

Over 1000 customers of Empire Distributors of NC, INC. attended the annual trade show and tasting of the best wines Empire has to offer. The show was held at the Brier Creek Country Club and featured over 50 beer and wine suppliers pouring their best for the Raleigh area restaurateurs, wine shops and retail grocery chain customers. All the "Buzz" was around the "Hottest new brand" in town, SHANNON RIDGE.
At times, the crowds were 4 people deep as they waited patiently to hear the story of this special place called High Valley in Lake County and to learn more about the Shannon family and how their roots got started in the wine business. All wines were tasting especially well and the common consensus was that the Barbera 2006 was the stand out wine on the table and probably one of the best wines at the show.

A special thanks to the following supporters for bringing in Shannon Ridge wines to their shops and restaurants:

Bob Simon, an overall great guy and Owner of The Beef Barn in Greenville, NC (Great food and tremendous wine selections) Bob has been instrumental in creating the Greenville Wine Festival which will hold it's 3rd Annual event on March 1, 2008. Be sure to mark your calendar to attend.

Bob and Susan Crenshaw, tremendous people who truly give back to their community each year with their involvement in an annual fundraiser. They have raised over $114,000 over the last 12 years and all the money has gone to local charities. Visit Bob and Susan at Health Habit, Natural Foods - Fine Wines in Goldsboro, NC.

Ed and Sue Weems, owners of the Hottest new Boutique Grocery store in the Raleigh, NC market, Capital City Grocery. Take a nice stroll and enjoy a glass of Shannon Ridge Sauvignon Blanc while shopping for your favorite grocery, beer, wine, sushi etc.

Thanks to all the other customers for stopping by and trying our wines. We will continue to be successful because of the great folks like you and we can't succeed without your support.

Special thanks to all the folks at Empire for believing in us and spreading the word......