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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Unveils Brand Renaissance Showcasing Quality, Honoring Legacy and Celebrating Washington Heritage

Woodinville, WA

Washington’s founding winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, invites wine lovers to rediscover the exceptional wines of the Columbia Valley as it embarks on a brand renaissance featuring a new look for the iconic winery’s award-winning portfolio, investments in wine quality, and elevated guest experiences at its historic Chateau, just outside Seattle in Woodinville.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Wine Folly Launch Free Online American Cabernet Course

Woodinville, WA

In a shared effort to make wine education more accessible, Washington's founding winery, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, and Wine Folly, the leader in modern wine education, are offering a lesson in America's favorite red wine: Cabernet Sauvignon. The new online American Cabernet course, typically priced at $99, will be available free for six months starting January 12, 2026, for anyone from wine industry professionals to curious enthusiasts who want to better understand U.S. Cabernet.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Announces Leadership Team Under New Local Ownership

WOODINVILLE, Wash.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the Northwest’s leading wine company, today announced its executive leadership team following its recent acquisition by the Wyckoff family of Eastern Washington. David Bowman has been appointed Chief Executive Officer, and Anna Mosier will serve as President and Chief Financial Officer.

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Northstar

Northstar Winery Unveils New Tasting Salon in Woodinville, Washington, Expanding its Tasting Presence to the Western Side of the State

WALLA WALLA, Wash.

Critically acclaimed Walla Walla wine producer, Northstar Winery, has officially unveiled their new Tasting Salon located in Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Tasting Room in Woodinville, Washington.

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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.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle Promotes Joel Wright as Red Winemaker

Woodinville, Wash.

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s founding winery, has promoted Joel Wright to Red Winemaker as it continues its nearly 60-year legacy of creating world-class wines that highlight the distinctive character of Washington’s Columbia Valley. Wright will oversee the winery’s extensive award-winning red wine portfolio including the Columbia Valley tier, Indian Wells wines, Single Vineyard estate wines and Limited Release high tier wines. Wright will report to Katie Nelson, Vice President Winemaking for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle Doubles Down on Live Music—Extends Live Nation Partnership & Supports Artists with Sweet Relief, giving Back to Artists and Musicians in Cities where its Wines are Served

Woodinville, Wash.

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington’s founding winery and host to the Pacific Northwest’s most beloved summer concert series, is deepening its connection to live music with an extension of its national wine sponsorship with Live Nation. This renewal strengthens the winery’s commitment to uniting wine and music, bringing its award-winning wines to millions of fans nationwide.

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The World’s Greatest Riesling Partnership Turns 25! Chateau Ste. Michelle and Ernst Loosen Celebrate 25 Vintages of Eroica Riesling

Woodinville, Wash.

Two of the world’s great Riesling producers, Chateau Ste. Michelle of Washington state and Ernst Loosen of Germany, will mark 25 vintages of their visionary partnership with the release of the 2023 Eroica Riesling this fall.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle Welcomes the Fall Holiday Season with Special Events and Experiences

Woodinville, Wash.

Washington’s founding winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, is gearing up for the fall holiday season with several events and experiences offered at its picturesque Woodinville winery, located just a short drive from Seattle.

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Marchesi Antinori Will Take Full Ownership of Col Solare

Marchesi Antinori and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates announce change in ownership in the premier Red Mountain Washington winery

Marchesi Antinori, one of the oldest Italian family-owned fine wine producers; and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the leading Pacific Northwest wine company, have announced that Marchesi Antinori will take full ownership of Col Solare which the two renowned winery partners established together nearly 30 years ago.

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