Press Release Archives

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Announces its 2010 Summer Concert Series

Woodinville, Wash.

Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville will kick off its 27th summer concert series on June 12th with a performance by Crosby, Stills & Nash. Tickets for the winery’s concerts will go on sale Saturday, April 24th at 10 a.m. through all Ticketmaster outlets or online at ticketmaster.com. Tickets may also be purchased in person at the Chateau Ste. Michelle wine shop from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Riesling Rendezvous Grand Tasting July 11th to Feature 70 Wineries from Around the World

Woodinville, Wash

Wine lovers will have an unprecedented opportunity to explore the finest Rieslings from seven countries and six U.S. states at the Riesling Rendezvous Grand Tasting Sunday, July 11, 2010. Hosted by Chateau Ste. Michelle, the leading North American Riesling producer and Dr. Loosen, the famed German Riesling estate, the Grand Tasting will be held on the grounds of Chateau Ste. Michelle in Woodinville, located 15 miles northeast of Seattle, from 5-8 p.m. Winemakers from Germany, Alsace, Austria, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, Michigan, Washington, Oregon, California, New York and New Jersey will be on hand to celebrate the versatility and enjoyment of Riesling. In addition to showcasing their finest Rieslings, many winemakers will bring a “surprise wine” from their winery to share. An array of Riesling friendly foods will also be featured.

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Red Diamond

Red Diamond and 14 Hands Named Impact Magazine’s “Hot Brands” for 2009

Paterson, Wash.

Two Ste. Michelle Wine Estates' brands, Red Diamond and 14 Hands, were named "Impact Hot Brands" for 2009 in the March 1 & 15, 2010 issue of Impact magazine. Red Diamond was named a Hot Brand for the third consecutive year, and 14 Hands received its second consecutive award.

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Erath

10 Out of 10 Erath Single Vineyard Pinot Noirs Garner 90+ Ratings

Dundee, Ore.

In 2006, Erath winery crafted 10 single vineyard Pinot Noirs, all of which have received ratings of 90 points or higher from the wine industry’s top publications including the Wine Advocate, Wine Spectator and Wine Enthusiast.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Tastes of Wine Country are Brought to Life in “Chef in the Vineyard” Cookbook

Woodinville, Washington

Discover a selection of premiere wine estates from Washington, Oregon and California through the pages of “Chef in the Vineyard,” the new book by Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Culinary Director John Sarich. Launching in late-March, his fifth book presents a unique travel cookbook that includes more than 140 wine-friendly recipes with recommended wine pairings from each featured estate.

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New Zealand’s Villa Maria Estate Names Ste. Michelle Wine Estates U.S. Importer

Auckland, New Zealand; Woodinville, WA

Villa Maria Estate and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates announced today that the Woodinville, Washington-based company will become the New Zealand winery’s exclusive U.S. importer effective January 19, 2010.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen to Host 3rd Riesling Rendezvous

Woodinville, Wash.

Chateau Ste. Michelle, the foremost North American Riesling producer, and Dr. Loosen, the highly acclaimed German Riesling estate, will host the third “Riesling Rendezvous,” an event designed to bring together leading Riesling experts and producers to explore the versatility of Rieslings from around the world. The three-day event features a grand tasting at Chateau Ste. Michelle winery in Woodinville, Washington along with panel tastings and breakout sessions held at the Hyatt Regency Bellevue. Registration details are available at rieslingrendezvous.com

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Debuts Harvest Select Riesling!

Woodinville, Wash.

The premier New World Riesling producer Chateau Ste. Michelle will add its new Harvest Select Riesling to its extensive line up of highly acclaimed Rieslings. Shipping this week, the Harvest Select Riesling was produced to fill a niche with a consumer looking for a slightly sweeter style of Riesling. The wine will feature the new ‘Riesling Taste Profile” scale on the back label to help consumers better understand the wine’s ripe fruit style.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Kari Leitch Named Vice President of Communications at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Woodinville, WA

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Washington’s premier wine company and one of the top 10 premium wine companies in the U.S., has named Kari Leitch Vice President of Communications.

Leitch, who joined Ste. Michelle Wine Estates in 1996, was previously the Senior Director of Communications for the company, overseeing communications programs for Ste. Michelle’s domestic wine brands in Washington, Oregon, and California as well as the company’s import portfolio, including Antinori and Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte.

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Columbia Crest

Wine Spectator Names Columbia Crest Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon No. 1 Wine in the World for 2009

Columbia Crest selected from more than 17,000 wines tasted by editors

Paterson, Wash. - Wine Spectator magazine, one of the most influential wine publications in the world, has named the Columbia Crest 2005 Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon as the editors’ pick for the No. 1 Wine in the World for 2009.

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