The late Allen Shoup, a man of élan and prescience worthy of an autobiography, was too modest for that.
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Wine Spectator - It's a New Day in Woodinville
When Woodinville's flagship winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, was put up for sale this summer, many in the Washington wine community were puzzled. But in this time of transition there are now more that 1...
Corporate Gifting Made Easy
We make it easy to impress everyone on your gift list this year with exceptional corporate gift selections. From two or three bottle custom sets to our stunning six bottle collection featuring our ent...
Fall 2022 Winemaker Insider
The last day of the 2022 harvest at Long Shadows Vintners was marked by both the completion of our 20th harvest and our founder Allen Shoup's passing.
Allen was a humble gentleman; compassionate, dedicated and passionate. Allen was not only my boss, but an incredible mentor and father-figure.
The Seattle Times Editorial - Raise a glass of Washington Wine for Allen Shoup
Anyone in Washington with a broad taste for the finer things in life owes Allen Shoup a heartfelt toast of appreciation.
The Seattle Times - Visionary Allen Shoup
"I've contributed a series of stories for The Seattle Times in the past few weeks. Alas, writing this tribute to the great Allen Shoup came many years too soon. A true gentleman." - Eric Degerman
Eric's full article on the life and legacy of Allen can be found here.
Wine Spectator - Guiding Force Allen Shoup
"He was to Washington wines what his friend and mentor Robert Mondavi was to Napa Valley," said his friend and Napa Valley vintner Agustin Huneeus, Sr. "Allen was a brilliant and tireless champion of ...
NW Wine Report - Allen Shoup's Legacy
"It is impossible to overstate the impact Allen had on Washington wine, from the creating of the Columbia Valley appellation to forming key partnerships that have dramatically expanded the awareness o...
Allen C. Shoup
It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of our founder, father and friend, Allen Shoup.
The Seattle Times - The 20 Best NW Wines of 2022
The Seattle Times lists the top twenty wines of 2022, including our 2020 Poet's Leap riesling.
"Gilles Nicault’s elegant expression with this noble white wine offers classic tones of lime, grapefruit...
Get to Know: Walla Walla Valley AVA
Recently voted “America’s Best Wine Region” (again!) by USA Today, Walla Walla rolls out the wine welcome mat with over 120 wineries and nearly 3,000 acres of vines. The esteemed Walla Walla Valley AV...
WA State History - Allen Shoup Interview
Allen Shoup played a leading role in developing Washington's wine industry as the head of the state's biggest winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, and later as the owner of his own acclaimed winery, Walla Walla's Long Shadows Vintners.
Thank you to HistoryLink.org for this incredible interview with our founder, Allen Shoup. Read the full interview here!
Member Spotlight: Bill and Mary Ann Sadler
It’s no secret that our wine club members are what make our Long Shadow’s Key Club so special. Meet two of our long-time club members, Bill and Mary Ann Sadler.
As kindred wine spirits, The Sadlers ow...
2022 Harvest Q & A with Long Shadows’ Winemaker Gilles Nicault
Q: Does this vintage compare with any other Columbia Valley vintages that you've worked?
A: The exciting thing about winemaking is that each vintage is different, but 2022 is reminiscent in my mind of...
KVEW - Wine Wednesday #2
What does the future look like for Long Shadows? Watch Part 2 of this interview with Gilles Nicault from local Tri-City and Yakima favorite KAPP-KVEW television to find out.