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WINEMAKING Each wine is unique, reflecting the experience and preferences of the winemaking partner, but all use Washington grapes. In addition, Nicault makes Chester Kidder wines with Shoup. Chester Kidder is named in honor of Allen Shoup's grandfather, Charles Chester, and his grandmother, Maggie Kidder. Nicault makes an iconic Washington wine of Cabernet Sauvignon and Syrah with small amounts of Petit Verdot and Cabernet Franc. Feather is created from a partnership with Napa Valley vintner Randy Dunn, famed for his Cabernet Sauvignon; Feather is made from Washington Cab. Dunn's reputation for producing world-class Cabernet spans more than four decades. After making wines at Caymus Vineyards from 1975 to 1985, he established Dunn Vineyards on Howell Mountain, where he continues to craft distinctive wines. Pedestal is a Merlot produced with Michel Rolland, the Pomerol vintner and widely traveled consultant to many of the world's top wineries. Pirouette is a classic Bordeaux-style blend made with Agustin Huneeus of Quintessa Vineyards in Napa Valley and consulting winemaker Philippe Melka of Melka Wines. Highlights • ong Shadows founder Allen Shoup L and winemaker Gilles Nicault built the winery to please six famous winemakerpartners. • aking a mix of Riesling, Syrah and M Bordeaux-style wines from Washington grapes required top-notch equipment and three barrel rooms. • icault says proper care of Long ShadN ows' vineyard sources is paramount for high quality. Poet's Leap is inspired by the greatest wines of Germany and crafted by one of Germany's most highly acclaimed Riesling producers, Armin Diel, proprietor of Schlossgut Diel in the Nahe Valley. Saggi is crafted with one of Tuscany's oldest and most prestigious wine families, Ambrogio and Giovanni Folonari, to produce a wine that showcases Washington TOTAL CONTROL FROM VINE TO GLASS The industry experts at Orion Wine Soft ware understand that making wine is only one part of your business. Whether you're looking for just one solution or a suite of integrated products, Orion has the answers to all your information needs. And, as your business grows, the Orion team will be there to support you. Win es & Vin es F EB RUA RY 20 13 45