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.
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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
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.
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.
Chihuly Artwork Brightens Tasting Room
About 30 years ago, Allen Shoup met Dale Chihuly. Shoup was the president of Chateau Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, and Chihuly was becoming recognized as the leader of the modern glass-art movement. The two quickly became friends...