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Founded by Washington wine pioneer Allen Shoup, Long Shadows Vintners is a collection of ultra-premium wineries comprised of internationally acclaimed winemakers from the major wine regions of the world. Each winemaker is a partner in a unique winery dedicated to producing a single Columbia Valley wine representing a 'best of type' that reflects the winemaker's signature style.

Established 2002
First Wine Release July 2004 (2003 Poet’s Leap)
Founder/Chairman Allen Shoup
Wineries/Celebrated Vintners
     Poet’s Leap (Riesling)
          Armin Diel , Schlossgut Diel, Nahe River Valley, Germany
     Feather (Cabernet Sauvignon)
          Randy Dunn, Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley
     Pedestal (Merlot)
          Michel Rolland, international consultant/Bordeaux
     Chester Kidder(red blend)
          Shoup & Nicault
     Pirouette (red blend)
          Agustin Huneeus, Quintessa, Napa Valley and
          Philippe Melka, Melka Wines, Napa Valley
     Sequel (Syrah)
          John Duval, Penfolds, John Duval Wines
     Saggi (Cabernet Sauvignon & Sangiovese)
          Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari, Tenute A. & G. Folonari

Resident Winemaker Gilles Nicault
President Dane Narbaitz
CFO Mike Williamson

Board Members
Agustin Huneeus, Quintessa, Napa Valley
Don Peterson, former CEO Ford Motor
Arnie Prentice, chairman of Kibble & Prentice
Admiral Joseph Prueher (retired), ambassador to China under the Clinton administration
Anthony von Mandl, owner Mission Hill Winery, Okanogan
Allen Shoup, founder and chairman

Email info@long-shadows.com
Media Contact Katie Sims, 425-467-9398
katie@kms-communications.com

What's New
Wine Access, Oct/Nov 2007 Casting Long Shadows - Allen Shoup and his Winery All-Stars

Wine Access, Oct/Nov 2007 Reviews of the 2007 Long Shadows releases.

Wine Access, Oct/Nov 2007 Interview with Allen Shoup; Washington's Wine Wizard Steps Out From His Shadows

Food & Wine Long Shadows Vintners has been selected as "Winery of the Year" by Food & Wine magazine.

Walla Walla Union-Bulletin, May 2007 One of the best wineries you'll never see

Washington D.C., Examiner - January 2007 Scott Greenberg 'The Vine Guy' - "Casting a long shadow"

Quarterly Review of Wines -Autumn 2006 All-Star Team, Long Shadows offers Washington wines made by top international winemakers.