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...but seven boutiques over the past year, drawing on winemaking talent from around the world.
Under the umbrella name of Long Shadows Vintners, the wines, all made from Columbia Valley grapes, include:
* Saggi, super-Tuscan style red made in partnership with the Folonari family of Italy; the winery's latest release
* Poet's Leap Riesling, made with Armin Diel from Schlossgut-Diel in Germany
* Sequel Syrah, with John Duval, ex-Penfolds Grange winemaker and most recently Duval Wines of Australia
* Pedestal Merlot with Michel Rolland of Bordeaux
* Feather Cabernet Sauvignon with Randy Dunn of Napa
* Pirouette Red Wine with Philippe Melka and Agustin Huneeus, Sr. of Napa
* Chester-Kidder Red Wine, made by the in-house winemaker Gilles Nicault, who takes care of all the wines.
I asked Shoup to explain the madness of this multi-boutique launch. "I always dreamed about owning my own business. I wanted to create something from nothing and be my own master. While working at Gallo in the mid-1970s,...
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