"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...
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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.
Owen Bargreen - Fall Wine Reviews
Long Shadows has made their name by crafting outstanding red wines with a superstar cast of winemaking talent that spans the globe. Gilles Nicault serves as Long Shadows head winemaker. A great dude w...
Washington Post - Washington State's Juicy Riesling
Washington state makes some darn good Riesling, and Poet's Leap's flavors of ripe peaches and apricots had me instinctively reaching for a napkin to wipe fresh fruit from my chin.
KVEW - Wine Wednesday #1
What makes our Chihuly Tasting Room so special? Watch this interview with Gilles Nicault from local Tri-City and Yakima favorite KAPP-KVEW television.
Top 3 Reasons to Join the Long Shadows Key Club
1. Exclusive Access
Long Shadows Chihuly Tasting Room was just rated the #1 Wine Tasting Room in America. We are honored to have USA Today’s readers vote for our tasting room, which features the famou...
Get to Know: Horse Heaven Hills AVA
At Long Shadows, we build our wines on the best fruit sourced from Washington State’s most prestigious vineyards. One of those vineyards, The Benches at Wallula, is tucked into the defined benchland r...
Penfolds Grange vs. Sequel Tasting - Jeff Uncorked
Have you ever wanted to try a side-by-side Shiraz / Syrah tasting of Penfold's Grange and Long Shadow's Sequel? Now's your chance to virtually experience this firsthand when Dane Narbaitz and Gilles N...
USA Today - Long Shadows is Nations Best Tasting Room
Long Shadows Vintners Walla Walla tasting room is named the #1 wine tasting room in America according to USA Today readers.