One of the most influential Washington wine 'legends' has died
Dick Shaw, a pioneer of Washington's wine industry, died Oct. 27, at his home in Richland. He was 84.
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Dick Shaw, a pioneer of Washington's wine industry, died Oct. 27, at his home in Richland. He was 84.
The Bank of Tacoma founder went on to be an Eastern Washington wine pioneer.
The Bank of Tacoma founder went on to be an Eastern Washington wine pioneer.
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