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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!

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