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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Unveils the Design for its New Visitor Center with Sweeping Views of its Historic Estate Vineyards

Design by Barcelona-based Architect Javier Barba

Napa, CA – Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, one of Napa Valley’s most iconic wineries, unveiled the design for its state-of-the-art Visitor Center at an official ceremony yesterday with winery principals Ted Baseler (President and CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates) and Marchese Piero Antinori (President of Marchesi Antinori of Italy). Earlier this month, the winery broke ground on the new Visitor Center which will overlook its historic estate vineyards – FAY and S.L.V.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Winemakers Worldwide Converge at Chateau Ste. Michelle for the 4th Riesling Rendezvous

Woodinville, Wash.

Winemakers from seven countries and seven states converged at Chateau Ste. Michelle winery Sunday, July 14th for the fourth Riesling Rendezvous. Hosted by Chateau Ste. Michelle of Washington and Dr. Loosen, the famed German Riesling estate, Riesling Rendezvous featured wineries from Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Slovakia, California, Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, New York, New Jersey and Washington. More than 650 Riesling enthusiasts attended the Grand Tasting and experienced the finest Rieslings from around the world and the diversity of Rieslings from each region. Guests also sampled an array of Riesling friendly food from popular Seattle food trucks Barking Frog Mobile Kitchen, Marination Mobile and Snout & Co., along with appetizers prepared by Chateau Ste. Michelle's Culinary Director John Sarich and culinary staff.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Marchesi Antinori name Darel Allwine winemaker for Col Solare

WOODINVILLE, Wash.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Marchesi Antinori, joint venture partners for wineries in California and Washington State, today announced the promotion of Darel Allwine to winemaker for Col Solare, the landmark Red Mountain estate founded by the partners in 1995.

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O Wines Announces 2013 Opportunity for Success Scholarship Recipients

Woodinville, Wash.

O Wines is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 O Wines Opportunity for Success Scholarships, which include 11 recent high school graduates from California, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Oregon and Washington. These young women were selected among 1,900 applicants nationwide.

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Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte strengthens its position in the Top 5 Champagne brands

Woodinville, Wash.

With more than 9.1 million bottles sold around the world in 2012, Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte is the third largest Champagne brand in the world.

In this highly competitive Champagne segment, the Centre Vinicole - Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte confirms its ranking as a major player.

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Anew Riesling Launches Debut Vintage

New Washington State Riesling Offers Elegant Refreshment

Paterson, Wash. Starting this June, consumers can enjoy Anew Riesling, a refreshing and highly aromatic wine from Washington state. The 2012 debut vintage is light-bodied and lively, an elegant refreshment with a touch of sweetness. The wine is presented in a sleek, custom-molded bottle and offers the ease and convenience of a screw cap closure.

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Marchese Piero Antinori Presented 28 Vintages of Solaia at June 3 Dinner in New York City

Florence, Italy

Antinori, one of the most prominent Italian winemaking families with a legacy that extends over 625 years, hosted an exclusive dinner at Eleven Madison Park on Monday, June 3. This exceptional event featured a complete vertical of the family’s most iconic Cabernet Sauvignon-based wine, Solaia: a wine resulting from the evolution begun by Tignanello and produced only in the most stellar years.

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars to Build New Visitor Center with Sweeping Views of its Historic Estate Vineyards

Design by Barcelona-based Architect Javier Barba

Napa, CA – Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, the iconic Napa Valley winery and producer of the 1973 S.L.V. Cabernet Sauvignon that triumphed over some of the best of Bordeaux at the historic 1976 Judgment of Paris tasting, today announced plans to build a state-of-the-art Visitor Center overlooking its estate vineyards – FAY and S.L.V.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates & Marchesi Antinori Appoint Marcus Notaro Winemaker for Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars

Napa, CA

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Marchesi Antinori, joint venture partners for wineries in California and Washington State, have named Marcus Notaro the winemaker for Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, the iconic Napa Valley estate that was acquired by the partners in 2007.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

4th Riesling Rendezvous Grand Tasting July 14 to feature over 70 Wineries from around the World

Woodinville, Wash.

Winemakers from seven countries will converge at Riesling Rendezvous July 14 in Seattle, giving wine lovers an unprecedented opportunity to explore the finest Rieslings from around the world in one location. Hosted by Chateau Ste. Michelle, of Washington and Dr. Loosen, the famed German Riesling estate, the Riesling Rendezvous Grand Tasting will be held on the picturesque grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville from 5-8 p.m. More than 70 wineries from Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Slovakia, California, Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, New York, New Jersey and Washington will showcase the great diversity of Riesling from their regions. (Many winemakers bring a “surprise wine” from their estates to share as well.) Guests will savor an array of Riesling friendly food from top Seattle food trucks Barking Frog Mobile Kitchen, Marination Mobile and Snout & Co., along with appetizers prepared by Chateau Ste. Michelle's Culinary Director John Sarich and culinary staff. The event will also feature live music by The Josh Rawlings Trio.

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