For 17 years, as chief executive officer of Chateau Ste. Michelle, Allen Shoup was at the forefront of the Washington wine industry. During his tenure, the company represented around 70 percent of the Washington State wine industry. When Shoup joined Chateau Ste. Michelle in 1979, he was charged with product development. By the time he became chief executive officer in 1983, he was focused on building the company’s name and stature. The company grew to include Columbia Crest, Domaine Ste. Michelle, and Snoqualmie Winery, along with Chateau Ste. Michelle. Washington State’s stature in the winemaking world grew right along with […]