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a soft, silky wine that packs a flavorful punch, loaded with wild
berries, fresh plums, and hints of oak spice. Nicault now oversees
the winemaking responsibilities for Saggi.
Australia's John Duval crafts Sequel Syrah. Duval began his career
in winemaking with Penfolds in 1974, and in his nearly three-decade
tenure there, including 16 years as chief winemaker, accumulated
numerous international awards most famously as the winemaker
for Penfolds Grange. He left Penfolds in 2002 to establish John
Duval Wines and shortly thereafter joined Long Shadows. His
winemaking hand is evident in Sequel's rich, concentrated style.
Chester-Kidder Red Wine, named in honor of Shoup's mother
Elizabeth Chester, and grandmother Maggie Kidder, is Nicault's
creation. A New World blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Syrah, and
other Bordeaux varieties, Chester-Kidder is prized by collectors
for its complexity, elegance, and refined tannins. It is one of three
Long Shadows wines to be served at a White House state dinner.
Nicault also crafts Poet's Leap Riesling, Long Shadows' sole white
wine offering. The wine was originally inspired by Armin Diel,
owner of Schlossgut Diel in Germany, one of the most respected
producers of Riesling in the world. One of America's most
acclaimed Rieslings, Poet's Leap has twice been named to Wine
Enthusiast's Top 100 Wines list.
Long Shadows carefully sources grapes from Washington's best
vineyards. From The Benches, a sustainably-farmed vineyard
in Horse Heaven Hills and Sagemoor in the Columbia Valley
FACING PAGE: Long Shadows sources grapes from the best vineyards in the
state, including the Benches in the Horse Heaven Hills AVA..
Photograph courtesy of Long Shadows Vintners
ABOVE: Gilles Nicault has led Long Shadows winemaking since the winery's
founding. He was named Washington Winemaker of the Year in 2016.
Photograph by Richard Duval Images
