Patricia and Jim Thielman have the very distinguished honor of being our first Key Club members. When presented with this fact, Patricia tells us, “I became a Key Club member as soon as memberships we...
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2020 Washington Merlot Report
Over the past year I have had the chance to taste some of the great Merlots from Washington. I adore the 2016 Long Shadows Pedestal Merlot (OB, 96) which is dense, layered and has massive cellaring potential.
Walla Walla's 48 Best Wineries, Mapped
The heart of Washington wine country has no shortage of producers. Here, in no particular order, are the ones to seek out.
Washington Wine Blog Reviews
I recently had the chance to review the new Long Shadows releases and was once again blown away with their consistency, showing a beginning, middle and an end. I have long admired these wines and the brilliant vision of Allen Shoup, former CEO of Chateau Ste. Michelle.
Cellaring and Serving Wine
To decant or not to decant? An age old question when it comes to optimizing your enjoyment of older wines. Before you polish your decanter, let’s ensure your collection is continuing to age well at ho...
Nation's Best Tasting Rooms
We are thrilled and humbled to be chosen as one of the nation's five best tasting rooms for the second year in a row as part of USA Today's 10Best Reader's Choice awards.
Story Behind The Chihuly Tasting Room
Collaborations between artists and winemakers have a storied history dating back to 1924, the year Chateau Mouton Rothschild launched its first artist series label. A friendship between Long Shadows f...
Jorge and Rosario Gonzalez Highlight
Jorge and Rosario both grew up and met in Mexico City and “have been living in this wonderful country for almost forty years now.” About fifteen years ago they discovered Long Shadows Vintners through...
Julia's Dazzle Rosé
Lively, aromatic, and elegant are three words we keep top of mind when it comes to creating Julia's Dazzle Rosé. Not only is this Washington Rosé dazzling with flavor and personality, it’s loved by ma...
Rhonda Rhyne
Throughout her life, longstanding Key Club member Rhonda Rhyne has lived all over the country; from Virginia to Arizona, and New York City to San Francisco. Luckily for us, she now resides in Kirkland...
Spring 2020 Winemaker Insider
Like a living soul, wine has to be respected, taken care of and understood. Wine has roots and energy. It has longevity where it evolves from a vivacious youngster to a more refined and intricate grow...
Jim Chesemore
Jim Chesemore lives in Snohomish, Washington, and works in the Insurance and Risk Management field. He discovered Long Shadows while in Walla Walla visiting one of his clients, the Marcus Whitman Hote...
Stellar Wines Under $100 - Robb Report
Long Shadows Vintners is the best place possible to find wines from the world's top winemakers outside their home bases.
Fall 2019 Winemaker Insider
2019 - A Cooler VintageEarlier this year, the winter dragged on, shadowing a shy spring and delaying bud break in April. After a cooler and wet spring, the nice days showed up mid-summer, leading the ...
Chardonnay of the Year
The 2017 Dance was awarded Double Gold and named Chardonnay of the Year in Sip magazine's Best of the Northwest annual contest. Sweet baked yellow apples and Meyer lemon greet the nose...