High Valley Wineries (Back to overview)
Some of Clear Lake’s best known wineries are located in High Valley. The Brassfield Family has been instrumental in developing the region’s style. The High Valley AVA has a windy, moderate climate. Grapes are grown on the valley floor as well as the surrounding ridgelines.
Brassfield Estate Winery
Brassfield Estate Winery is located on the 2,500 acre Serenity Ranch in High Valley. The tasting room is in a beautiful Tuscan building. In 2005, owner Jerry Brassfield was the driving force behind establishing AVA status for the region.
High Valley Vineyard
High Valley Vineyard is best known for Cabernet Sauvignon and Sauvignon Blanc. Owners Dustin and Bobby Brassfield made their first vintage in 2003 in very limited quantities. They are currently planting new vineyards with several other varietals.
Shannon Ridge
In 2001, Clay and Margarita Shannon established Shannon Ridge. Clay was originally from Healdsburg and Margarita grew up in St Helena. The couple released their first vintage to the public in 2004. They have a tasting room in Clearlake Oaks.
Monte Lago Winery
Monte Lago Winery is located on a hill overlooking Clear Lake in the High Valley AVA. Jacqueline Dharmapalan is the owner of Monte Lago Winery. She owns 500 acres planted with 130 acres of grapes. The winery makes single vineyard wines.
Noggle Vineyards
Noggle Vineyards owned by Michael and Karen Noggle. The property is located below the extinct Round Mountain Volcano in the northeast of Clear Lake. They are a small, family owned and operated producer of Cabernet Sauvignon.
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