JebDunnuck.com

• By Jeb Dunnuck
  Latest Releases from Washington State, 4/5/2018 (link)

  (Long Shadows Vintners Chester Kidder Red Wine) Subscribe to see review text.

JamesSuckling.com

• By James Suckling
  3/18/2018 (link)

  (Long Shadows Columbia Valley Chester Kidder, Red, United States) Subscribe to see review text.

Vinous

• By Stephen Tanzer
  Washington: Various Shades of Hot (Oct 2017), 10/1/2017 (link)

  (Long Shadows Vintners Collection Red Wine Chester-kidder Washington Red) Subscribe to see review text.

Full Pull

• By Paul Zitarelli
  Full Pull Feather, 11/30/2017

  (Long Shadows Chester Kidder) Hello friends. One of the best parts of our burgeoning wine scene is getting to watch wineries find their place. In almost 15 years of business, Long Shadows has settled into its home as a premium standout amongst the ranks—a leader in the movement that is Washington wine. Hitting a decade and a half is no easy feat for any business, and what’s most impressive is that Long Shadows continues to be relevant. And not just relevant—highly desireable, sell-out before release, rippin’ through vintages relevant. Now, they’ve moved largely to a pre-sell model for the Seattle market. Today, we have access to one of the winery’s most treasured offerings, one that will likely be sold out before its official release date. That bottle will be the main thrust of this offer, with two bonus wines at the end.An ode to Allen Shoup’s grandfather, Charles Chester, and his grandmother, Maggie Kidder, this red blend is made by Long Shadows director of winemaking, Gilles Nicault. More than half of the grapes used here come from Red Mountain, with the rest a blend throughout Walla Walla and the Wahluke Slope (Weinbau Vineyard). It clocks in at 15.3% alcohol. International Wine Report (Owen Bargreen): “The 2014 'Chester Kidder' Red Wine is another compelling wine from Long Shadows. This wine is a fantastic blend of 66% Cabernet with the remainder Petit Verdot and Syrah and saw 30 months of French oak treatment (85% new) prior to bottling. This outstanding wine begins with bold aromas of dark fruits, red bell pepper, dill, sagebrush and milk chocolate. The mouthfeel, fruit weight and texture is gorgeous. Moderate tannins connect with milk chocolate, green bell pepper, black olive and black cherry compote flavors that sit over some light tannins. This is a layered, polished and downright voluptuous effort that will best enjoyed in the next decade. Best 2017-2030. 94pts”