The Wyckoff Family Announces the Acquisition of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Grandview, WA

The Wyckoff Family, a third-generation family owner of agribusiness companies based in the Yakima Valley of Eastern Washington, announced today they have acquired Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Washington’s leading wine company. This marks the first time in more than 50 years that Ste. Michelle will be owned by a private Washington-based company. The acquisition includes all of Ste. Michelle’s wine brands, facilities and vineyards in Washington.

“Ste. Michelle has been the long-term driving force behind Washington’s wine industry,” said Court Wyckoff, CEO of Wyckoff Farms and Coventry Vale Winery. “As partners since the early 1980’s, we deeply believe in Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ outstanding portfolio of iconic Northwest wine brands. We look forward to working with the Ste. Michelle team to build on its leadership, invest in winemaking quality, and champion Washington’s wine grape growers and Washington wine to consumers across the country.”

Founded in 1950, the Wyckoff Family businesses are dedicated to producing high-quality premium wine grapes, custom wines, and other agriculture products in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. For more than four decades the Wyckoff family has been a trusted partner with Ste. Michelle serving as one of its top grower and winemaking collaborators. “Our team is thrilled to welcome family ownership with deep roots in Washington’s wine and grape-growing community who share our vision for sustained growth and our uncompromising commitment to wine quality,” stated David Bowman, Co-CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.

Anna Mosier, Co-CEO of Ste. Michelle added, “We look forward to continuing to work closely with our Washington grower partners across the state. Like them, we will now be a family-owned endeavor focused on making the right long-term decisions for Ste. Michelle and for the Washington wine and grape growing industry.”

About Ste. Michelle Wine Estates - www.smwe.com.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, an icon of the Pacific Northwest, was the first premium wine company in Washington state, with roots dating back to 1933. For more than 90 years, we have set the standard for excellence, earning recognition as one of the most acclaimed premium wine companies in the United States. Today our wines are enjoyed in all 50 states in 100 countries.

Our award-winning portfolio reflects an unwavering commitment to quality and sustainability, showcasing the distinctive character of Washington and Oregon’s renowned growing regions. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates’ brands include Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Liquid Light, ESTIVAL, ETHOS, Spring Valley Vineyard, and Northstar from Washington State. Ste. Michelle also serves as the sales agent for A to Z Wineworks, Erath, and REX HILL from Oregon.

About The Wyckoff Family Business
Founded in 1950 in Eastern Washington, the third-generation Wyckoff Family business is dedicated to producing high-quality premium wine grapes, custom wines, and other agriculture products in Washington, Idaho, and Oregon. Wyckoff is also the largest custom wine producer in Washington with vineyards in the Wahluke Slope, Yakima Valley, and Horse Heaven Hills AVAs. Wyckoff’s Coventry Vale Winery produces premium custom wine for wineries throughout Washington State as well as for other domestic and international markets. In addition to wine production, the Wyckoff Family owns and operates various other agricultural businesses in the Pacific Northwest. With operations in Washington, Oregon, and Idaho, the Wyckoff Family business focuses on sustainable, long-term production of high-quality food and beverage products.

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For further information:
Lynda Eller
lynda.eller@smwe.com