New article about Shannon Ridge appears in Venture Magazine

http://www.venture-magazine.com/content/view/377/31/

Excerpt:

Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery: Room to Breathe
Cover Story
By Brooke Knudson
Thursday, 14 February 2008

Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery’s Lake County property abounds with shallow and gravelly volcanic soils that help grapes thrive because of their ability to quickly drain water.
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When you’re a part of an industry that contributes more than $52 billion to the state’s economy, it takes more than a fancy bottle to maintain a competitive edge. Fortunately for Clay and Margarita Shannon, owners of Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery, their 20 years of experience in the industry has taught them a few things about what it takes to build a winery business in California.
But the husband-and-wife duo didn’t come into the business looking only to gain the upper-hand on the competition. Their story also has hints of innovative thinking and a few notes of good luck.
The Shannons hatched the idea to launch a vineyard management and development company in Lake County, Calif. They had worked several years for mega-producer Sutter Home, which used wine grapes grown locally in its various blends.

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