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The Maturation of Washington Wines

Sixteen years ago, wine critic Paul Gregutt published "Washington Wines and Wineries: the Essential Guide" as an attempt to put a bow on a quarter century of tasting and writing about Washington wines...
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Wine Enthusiast - Crisp and Cool

Off-dry and sweet wines can be hard to define. But off-dry wines typically have as little as 9 grams of sugar per liter (g/L) whereas fully sweet wines can have over 120g/L. Given their sweet nature, ...
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Three Muses

Just in time for the warm summer weather, we are excited to release the new vintages of our Three Muses wines: 2021 Cymbal Sauvignon Blanc2020 Dance Chardonnay2020 Poet's Leap Riesling - 93 points, E...
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Member Spotlight - Erin Saunders

Our club members are what make our Key Club so special. Meet one of those remarkable members, Erin Saunders. Erin hails from Canada and lived in Calgary for 23 years prior to coming to the USA as a tr...
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Washington's Red Mountain AVA

Red Mountain is neither red, nor a mountain, but the area does take on a reddish hue in springtime as the cheatgrass changes color. It's a very small, very warm region.

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Robb Report - Outstanding Sauvignon Blancs You'll Sip All Spring

Winemaker Gilles Nicault of Washington’s Long Shadows Vintners has fashioned a vibrant, affordable sipper. Perfumed with honeysuckle, Meyer lemon, apricot and guava aromas, the nose also harbors a vein of wet-stone minerality. Sun-drenched citrus, including bright orange peel, washes across the broad palate with ripe, juicy stone and tropical fruit and hints of savory herbs. This one is perfect for the beach or the pool.

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Wine Enthusiast - Chardonnay Celebration

2019 Dance - The aromas intrigue on the nose, with notes of clarified butter, straw, spice and pumpkin. The palate shows depth and breadth to the stone fruit flavors but also with sophistication. The balance is exquisite. For those looking for a full-bodied Chardonnay where the oak doesn't steal the show, this wine is a shining example. 93 points, Wine Enthusiast, Editors' Choice

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Winter in the Vineyards

As wine fanciers, we know that spring is the season that growing begins, summer is the season that growing ramps up, and of course, autumn is harvest! But what about the coldest season—winter? After t...
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Woodinville Gets a New Tasting Hub

Already home to over 130 wineries and tasting rooms, Woodinville is about to get a new destination. Four wineries announced they will be opening tasting rooms in 2022 in a newly constructed building by the old Red Hook Brewery. These wineries are Mark Ryan, Long Shadows, Fidélitas, and Latta.

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Why Large Format?

In this season of gathering with loved ones, we know alongside those delicious seasonal dishes there will be a few bottles of wine adorning your table. If you’re wondering what to open to mark the cel...
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AFAR - 6 Best Wineries in Washington

Long Shadows gathers some of the wine world’s biggest talents under the umbrella of a single label. In 2003, Allen Shoup began the Long Shadows project, in which iconic winemakers from around the globe focus on their signature grape varieties, as produced with Washington fruit.

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