There are high hopes for quality as picking gets underway in Washington and vineyards enter the final stretch in Oregon's Willamette Valley, reports US editor Clive Pursehouse after checking in with winemakers across the two regions.
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Capital Press - A Family Winery with Vision
Inspired by the idea of international partnerships, Shoup envisioned Long Shadows as an alliance highlighting the quality and diversity of Washington vineyards.
Grape Collective - Two Awesome Rieslings
Later, as we talked endlessly about the wine, we asked ourselves: Why don't we drink more wine from Washington?
Great NW Wine - Shoup Leaves Long Shadow Across WA Wine Industry
The late Allen Shoup, a man of élan and prescience worthy of an autobiography, was too modest for that.
Wine Spectator - It's a New Day in Woodinville
When Woodinville's flagship winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, was put up for sale this summer, many in the Washington wine community were puzzled. But in this time of transition there are now more that 1...
The Seattle Times Editorial - Raise a glass of Washington Wine for Allen Shoup
Anyone in Washington with a broad taste for the finer things in life owes Allen Shoup a heartfelt toast of appreciation.
The Seattle Times - Visionary Allen Shoup
"I've contributed a series of stories for The Seattle Times in the past few weeks. Alas, writing this tribute to the great Allen Shoup came many years too soon. A true gentleman." - Eric Degerman
Eric's full article on the life and legacy of Allen can be found here.
Wine Spectator - Guiding Force Allen Shoup
"He was to Washington wines what his friend and mentor Robert Mondavi was to Napa Valley," said his friend and Napa Valley vintner Agustin Huneeus, Sr. "Allen was a brilliant and tireless champion of ...
NW Wine Report - Allen Shoup's Legacy
"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...
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...