{"id":114,"name":"Long Shadows Winery","image_url":"https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/gps-cs-s/AC9h4npuY7ov_RduTtV3OzysBPIGMrTpztnxlSg0cbYv3xLRJqul2TsAW_ISK7-dJjKCYzM2azrYj4N6i8m1sKMpowNypW44FAdUM-Bm2yiAbqsnKALZbUAzJlm_Jyj0gJMbVKyvCGCX=w408-h270-k-no","district":"West","hours":"Daily 11:00am - 5:00pm\nLast tasting at 4:00pm","hours_type":"open-daily","dog_friendly":true,"red_wine":true,"white_wine":true,"bubbles":true,"brewery":false,"woman_owned":false,"year_established":2003,"winemaker":"Gilles Nicault (Director of Winemaking)","website":"http://www.longshadows.com/","phone":"(509) 526-0905","address":"1604 Frenchtown Rd, Walla Walla, WA 99362","description":"After leading Chateau Ste Michelle, Allen Shoup enlisted renowned winemakers to craft collaborative Washington wines; Long Shadows showcases vineyards through acclaimed, internationally inspired bottlings with big, bold reds and elegant whites.","lat":46.069996,"lng":-118.4900798,"appt_url":"https://longshadows.com/visit-taste","walk_in":false,"tasting_fee":"$30 per person waived with minimum purchase.","explorer_tags":["scenic","bold reds","occasions","knowledge"],"profile":"# Long Shadows Vintners — Knowledge Profile\n\n## Founding Story\n\nLong Shadows Vintners was founded by Allen Chester Shoup, born August 31, 1943, who passed away on November 7, 2022. Shoup is widely regarded as one of the most consequential figures in Washington wine history. As noted by Sean Sullivan of NW Wine Report at the time of his passing: *\"It is impossible to overstate the impact Allen had on Washington wine. If there were a Mount Rushmore of Washington wine, his face would be on it. His accomplishments will continue to impact this industry long after we are all gone.\"* The winery's name and identity reflect a vision built around assembling world-class winemaking talent — nine acclaimed winemakers in total — united by decades of dedication and a shared commitment to producing remarkable results from Washington State fruit.\n\n## Winemaker\n\nGilles Nicault serves as Director of Winemaking at Long Shadows Vintners, overseeing the estate and its full portfolio of wines. Critic Jeb Dunnuck has praised his stewardship directly, noting: *\"The talented Gilles Nicault continues to manage this estate and all of its different cuvées brilliantly...the style of each is unique, yet the quality is top notch.\"* This recognition speaks to Nicault's ability to maintain distinct identities across multiple wine programs simultaneously while upholding consistent quality throughout the lineup.\n\n## Winery Character\n\nWhat sets Long Shadows apart in the Washington wine landscape is its foundational concept: bringing together nine acclaimed winemakers under one roof, each contributing their perspective and expertise to create wines with individual character. Rather than producing a single house style, the winery embraces stylistic diversity across its cuvées — a deliberate and unusual approach that reflects founder Allen Shoup's ambitious vision for elevating Washington wine on a global stage. The winery operates tasting rooms in both Walla Walla and Woodinville, extending its reach across two of Washington's most prominent wine destination hubs.\n\n## Tasting Room\n\nLong Shadows offers tasting experiences at two locations: one in Walla Walla and one in Woodinville. Both are described as ideal settings for experiencing the Long Shadows portfolio, whether for first-time visitors or returning guests. The winery encourages guests to schedule tastings in advance at either location for what it describes as \"the complete experience.\"\n\n## Wine Club\n\nThe Long Shadows wine club is called the **Key Club**. It is described as a community of like-minded wine lovers brought together by their passion for wine. Key Club members receive exclusive benefits including:\n- Access to exclusive events\n- First access to limited releases\n- The ability to customize their shipments\n\nThe winery's philosophy around the club is communal in nature, expressing the belief that \"wine tastes best when enjoyed with others.\"\n\n## Accolades\n\nLong Shadows has received notable recognition from major wine publications. Recent highlights include:\n- **Wine Enthusiast – Top 100 Best Buys 2023** (November 2023)\n- **Wine Enthusiast – Top 100 Cellar Selections 2023** (November 2023)\n- Praise from critic **Jeb Dunnuck**, who highlighted Gilles Nicault's management of the estate and the high quality maintained across all cuvées.\n\n---\n\n*Note: The scraped content provided was limited to the winery's homepage. Detailed information on specific vineyard sources, individual wine names and tasting notes, soil types, farming practices, and full winemaker biography and training were not present in the available text and have been omitted accordingly.*","somm_notes":[{"title":"Patti's notes on Long Shadows","content":"With wines crafted by some of the world's top winemakers and a stunning tasting room to match, this is a must-stop. Every wine is perfectly structured, but my personal favorite is the 'Poet's Riesling.'"}],"wines":[{"name":"Julia's Dazzle Rosé","vintage":"2025","variety":"Rosé","price":"$20.00"},{"name":"Cymbal Sauvignon Blanc","vintage":"2024","variety":"Sauvignon Blanc","price":"$35.00"},{"name":"Poet's Leap Riesling","vintage":"2024","variety":"Riesling","price":"$20.00"},{"name":"Poet's Leap Dry Riesling","vintage":"2024","variety":"Riesling","price":"$30.00"},{"name":"Dance Chardonnay","vintage":"2023","variety":"Chardonnay","price":"$42.00"},{"name":"Feather Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":"2022","variety":"Cabernet Sauvignon","price":"$85.00"},{"name":"Chester-Kidder","vintage":"2021","variety":"Red Blend","price":"$70.00"},{"name":"Pedestal Merlot","vintage":"2021","variety":"Merlot","price":"$75.00"},{"name":"Pirouette","vintage":"2021","variety":"Red Blend","price":"$75.00"},{"name":"Sequel Syrah","vintage":"2021","variety":"Syrah","price":"$70.00"},{"name":"Saggi","vintage":"2021","variety":"Red Blend","price":"$70.00"}],"patti":null,"visitor_ratings":[{"source":"tripadvisor","rating":4.8,"count":30},{"source":"google","rating":4.7,"count":115},{"source":"yelp","rating":4.0,"count":69}],"sample_reviews":[{"source":"reddit","reviewer":"u/sassyporg","rating":null,"rating_max":null,"text":"Lots of good options on your list. I like Long Shadows a lot!  \nIf you’re open to any other suggestions, there are a couple of small, family-run boutique wineries that I love in Woodinville, including Lobo Hills and Pondera. Depends on your purpose, because I don’t think either one distributes widely (if at all).\n\nEdit: Rotie in Walla Walla is also fabulous. They also have a location in Seattle (SoDo area), so I haven’t been to the Walla Walla location, but their wines are fabulous. Some of my favorites from Taste WA this year.","date":"2026-05-04"},{"source":"yelp","reviewer":"Ryan G.","rating":null,"rating_max":5.0,"text":"The wines were EXQUISITE from top to bottom -- Feather Cab, Pirouette,  Pedestal Merlot, and Chester Kidder...","date":null},{"source":"yelp","reviewer":"David M.","rating":null,"rating_max":5.0,"text":"Purchased a variety of wines however the Saggi really stood out for me, Sangiovese, Cabernet and Syrah blend.","date":null}],"critic_scores":[{"wine_name":"'Pirouette' Red Wine","vintage":2021,"score":98,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Pedestal' Merlot","vintage":2021,"score":96,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Sequel' Syrah","vintage":2021,"score":96,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Feather' Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":2021,"score":96,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Pirouette' Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":2019,"score":96,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Pedestal' Red Wine","vintage":2016,"score":96,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Dance' Chardonnay","vintage":2023,"score":95,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Feather' Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":2022,"score":95,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Sequel' Syrah","vintage":2020,"score":95,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Pedestal' Merlot","vintage":2020,"score":95,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Pirouette' Red Wine","vintage":2020,"score":95,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Sequel' Syrah","vintage":2019,"score":95,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Pedestal' Merlot","vintage":2019,"score":95,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Feather' Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":2019,"score":95,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null},{"wine_name":"'Pedestal' Merlot","vintage":2017,"score":95,"source":"Owen Bargreen","critic":"Owen Bargreen","tasting_note":null}],"community_scores":[{"wine_name":"Saggi","vintage":2010,"score":95,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.5/5 (60 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Feather Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":2006,"score":95,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.5/5 (60 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Sequel Syrah","vintage":2004,"score":95,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.5/5 (30 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Pirouette","vintage":2016,"score":94,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.4/5 (221 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Chester Kidder","vintage":2014,"score":94,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.4/5 (173 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Feather Cabernet Sauvignon","vintage":2021,"score":93,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.3/5 (3,608 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Cymbal Sauvignon Blanc","vintage":2020,"score":93,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.3/5 (44 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Chester Kidder","vintage":2018,"score":93,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.3/5 (2,085 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Pedestal Merlot","vintage":2015,"score":93,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.3/5 (351 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Syrah Sequel","vintage":2015,"score":93,"source":"Wine Berserkers","critic":"John_Glas","tasting_note":") The best of the Long Shadows lineup. Concentrated and bright fruits, spice, pepper and floral notes. Certainly a new world wine but balanced. Good acidity. Drink now to 2023. ("},{"wine_name":"Sequel Syrah","vintage":2020,"score":92,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.2/5 (2,296 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Dance Chardonnay","vintage":2019,"score":92,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.2/5 (26 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Saggi","vintage":2019,"score":92,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.2/5 (2,195 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Pedestal Merlot","vintage":2018,"score":92,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.2/5 (3,177 ratings)"},{"wine_name":"Sequel Syrah","vintage":2018,"score":92,"source":"Vivino","critic":null,"tasting_note":"Vivino community: 4.2/5 (2,296 ratings)"}],"events":[{"title":"Pairing Masterclass: A Monthly Wine & Food Experience","start_date":"2026-10-31","start_time":null,"url":"https://longshadows.com/events","is_members_only":false},{"title":"Pour Decisions: Gilles Nicault + Long Shadows at East Alder Table","start_date":"2026-11-06","start_time":"18:00","url":"https://longshadows.com/events/pour-decisions-gilles-nicault-long-shadows-at-east-alder-table","is_members_only":false},{"title":"Fall Release Weekend","start_date":"2026-11-06","start_time":null,"url":"https://longshadows.com/events","is_members_only":false},{"title":"Fall Release Weekend","start_date":"2026-11-07","start_time":null,"url":"https://longshadows.com/events","is_members_only":false},{"title":"Fall Release Weekend","start_date":"2026-11-08","start_time":null,"url":"https://longshadows.com/events","is_members_only":false},{"title":"Woodinville Pop-Up Market Series – Holiday Market","start_date":"2026-11-29","start_time":null,"url":"https://longshadows.com/events","is_members_only":false},{"title":"Woodinville Pop-Up Market Series - Holiday Market","start_date":"2026-11-29","start_time":null,"url":"https://longshadows.com/events","is_members_only":false},{"title":"Rock the Holidays with Aaron Meyer","start_date":"2026-12-04","start_time":"19:00","url":"https://longshadows.com/events/rock-the-holidays-with-aaron-meyer","is_members_only":false}]}