Nice, Calif.—Shannon Ridge Vineyards & Winery announced its acquisition of Nice Wine Co., in Lake County. The Nice Wine Co., located in the town of Nice, had been owned by the Larson family. The purchase includes a winery, bottling line and tasting room and enables Shannon Ridge to integrate its production operations. "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," said owner Clay Shannon in a press release announcing the acquisition. Winemaking for Shannon Ridge continues to be overseen by director of winemaking and production Joy Merrilees.