Shannon Ridge Family of Wines purchases Nice Wine Co.
- Lake County News reports
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LAKE COUNTY, Calif. – Shannon Ridge Family of Wines has purchased Nice Wine Co., located in the town of Nice.
Previously owned by the Larson Family, the purchase of Nice Wine Co. includes a fully functioning winery, bottling line and tasting room.
The facility previously had housed Tulip Hill Winery’s Lake County location and began its life as a bottling site for Vittel brand mineral water.
“The acquisition of the Nice Wine Co. helps to fully integrate our farming and winemaking operations,” said Clay Shannon, owner of Shannon Ridge Family of Wines. “We are very pleased to have found our first wine production facility that gives us immediate control and will advance the quality of our winemaking operations here in Lake County.”
Joy Merrilees, director of winemaking and production for Shannon Ridge Family of Wines, will assume the day to day responsibilities for the facility.
Angie Shannon is the national sales manager for the brands.
The Shannon Ridge Family of Wines portfolio is available nationwide, and includes Shannon Reserve, Shannon Ridge High Elevation Collection, Buck Shack, High Valley, Playtime and Vigilance.