Welcome to part two of The Stories Behind the Wines blog! In part one we introduced you to three out of seven wines within the Long Shadows Vintners flagship portfolio; the 2018 Poet’s Leap Riesling, ...
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The Story Behind the Wines, Pt. 1
We believe an intrical part of understanding a bottle of wine is knowing the story behind it. At Long Shadows Vintners, immersing ourselves in the visions of our winemakers is one of our key philosoph...
Wine Enthusiast Top 100 Wines
Wine Enthusiast's tasting panel reviewed more than 24,000 wines from around the globe, exploring a multitude of regions, styles, and price points. Our 2015 Pedestal Merlot was named one of the top 100 wines in the world.
The Business of Wine - Sonoma State University
Our founder, Allen Shoup, takes part in The Wine Business Institute at Sonoma State University's The Business of Wine film series, an examination of decision-making and best practices among wine business leaders as they build world-class brands, develop product innovations, and adapt to an evolving global wine industry.
Top 50 Wines of the Year - #3 Sequel Syrah
Top Aussie winemaker John Duval shows us why Washington syrah deserves a place on the world stage.
Riesling of the Year
The 2016 Poet's Leap was awarded Double Gold and won Riesling of the Year in Sip magazine's annual Best of the Northwest awards competition.
Washington Wine Awards - Riesling of the Year
Gilles Nicault (in collaboration with German winemaker Armin Diel) takes his second prize this year (he also made our rosé winner, Julia’s Dazzle) with Long Shadows’ classic reference-point Washington Riesling.
Washington Wine Awards - Rosé of the Year
The 2017 Julia's Dazzle rosé was the best of a deeply impressive flight; such an impressive group of pink wines, in fact, that we felt the time has come to elevate rosé to a wine of the year category.
Winery of the Year - Wine Press Northwest
At the center of this constellation featuring some of the wine world’s brightest stars stands Gilles Nicault alongside founding owner Allen Shoup at storied Long Shadows Vintners. Some may not realize...
Spring 2018 Winemaker Insider
The longer and warmer days are finally here, yet as much as we all love Spring, it is easy to take for granted. It is the season reminiscent of life, the vegetation cycle that inevitability comes back...
The History of Long Shadows Vintners
In 2002, visionary Allen Shoup set out on a mission to find some of the most highly acclaimed international winemakers to create a portfolio of wines, Old World and New, that would take Washington win...
Fall 2017 Winemaker Insight
I am excited to share with you some of the highlights of the 2017 growing season. As a winemaker, we have one shot a year at making a great wine; like an artist with only one canvas. It is an exhilara...
Washington Wine Awards - Red Blend of the Year
The 2013 Chester-Kidder Red Blend was chosen as Red Blend of the Year in the Washington Wine Awards.
Fall 2016 Winemaker Insight
The 2016 growing season started early and was followed by a beautiful spring which moved maturation into the fast lane. Then came July. The skies were surprisingly overcast, which increased the size o...
Wine of the Year - Seattle Times
From thousands of wines he tasted this year, Andy Perdue ranks his standouts. Our 2013 Pedestal Merlot was ranked his #1 wine of the year.