Much appreciation to Sean Sullivan at Northwest Wine Report for chatting with our CCO David Bowman about how we are investing in Chateau Ste. Michelle and looking ahead to an incredibly bright future as one of the true O.G.s in the U.S. wine industry. Give this a read: https://lnkd.in/gpaW6qjJ
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Beverage Manufacturing
Woodinville, Washington 28,511 followers
Exceptional wines from the world's premiere regions and legendary wine producers
About us
Established in 1933, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the leading Pacific Northwest wine company and among the most admired premium wine companies in the United States. As the founding winery of Washington State, Ste. Michelle is rooted in an unwavering passion for producing the highest quality wines, delighting wine consumers, supporting our communities and protecting our environment. Ste. Michelle sustainably farms 2,200 acres of estate vineyards in Washington and Oregon. The Ste. Michelle Wine Estates portfolio features leading wineries from Washington including Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Eroica, Col Solare and Spring Valley Vineyards; A to Z, Erath and Rex Hill from Oregon as well as premier California wineries Conn Creek and Patz & Hall. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is also the exclusive import partner of Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte. For more on the rich history of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and its entire portfolio of premium wines, please visit www.smwe.com
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External link for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
- Industry
- Beverage Manufacturing
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Woodinville, Washington
- Type
- Privately Held
- Founded
- 1967
- Specialties
- premium wine, distinctive winery experiences, summer concerts, world-class vineyards, professional development, leadership, and pacific northwest wine
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Updates
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Thank you to Sip Magazine for capturing our VP of Winemaking Katie Nelson's beautiful winemaking journey. From the multi-course meals in her Italian grandparents’ kitchen as a child to her first enology class and trip to Marlborough, New Zealand to immerse herself in Sauvignon Blanc production, it seems every phase of life for Katie brought her back to wine – whether intentional or not. She was meant to help shape the Washington wine landscape. We are incredibly grateful to have her leading our winemaking team. For those who want to follow in her footsteps, Katie has advice for you: never stop learning, be open to feedback, and embrace the historical ups and downs of the wine industry. Give the full article a read: https://lnkd.in/gaXVswH2
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We loved Jeb Dunnuck's recent review of Washington’s 2021 vintage. Jeb shared that “… winemakers in Washington state are increasingly able to make wines that hold onto a sense of freshness, purity, and balance even in these scorching hot vintages … The region is clearly making world-class wines that will compete with anything out there, yet it unfortunately seems to be one of the wine world’s best-kept secrets.” Not for long – this secret is getting out with the passing of each vintage. We are grateful for our Ste. Michelle winemakers’ ability to craft delicious wines that earn top marks from this incredible region! Here are a few of our favorite scores from Jeb: 🍷 Spring Valley Vineyard 2021 Uriah – 94 pts 🍷 Chateau Ste. Michelle 2021 Artist Series Red Wine – 93 pts 🍷 Northstar 2021 Premier Merlot – 93 points, plus multiple other 90+ scores across our portfolio. See what else Jeb had to say about this vintage: https://lnkd.in/gp6qqvD8
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Introducing our new 14 Hands Buttery Chardonnay and Sweet Red Blend. The latest additions to our 14 Hands herd are sure to please those seeking a bold and buttery Chardonnay or smooth and decadent luscious red. And for those who may not think red wines are for them, give our sweet red blend a try … it’s a perfect entry to the wonderful world of reds. 🍷 Both sourced from Washington State’s Columbia Valley vineyards, these 14 Hands wines are available at stores nationwide. Pick one up before your next barbecue or weekday wine night. 🍾
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We mourn the loss of the great Harvey Chaplin, Founder and Chairman of Southern Glazer’s Wine & Spirits. A visionary leader with a larger-than-life presence in the wine and spirits industry, Harvey was a dear friend and partner to our team at Ste. Michelle. His monumental influence on the industry lives on and should inspire us all to be visionaries – always exploring what’s possible, what’s next.
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A leader, friend, and pioneer in the wine industry, Warren Winiarski, founder of Stag's Leap Wine Cellars, may be gone but his legacy lives on through the countless people he inspired and the incredible wines of Napa Valley. We were fortunate to know Warren and grateful for him entrusting Ste. Michelle to help carry on Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars' success for 10+ years. What Warren did for the industry and the many wineries that make up “new” world wine will be remembered forever – his legend only growing brighter with time. Today we raise a glass of Cabernet Sauvignon in Warren’s honor and toast to his remarkable achievements and indelible impression in the world of wine. 🍷
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Our Chateau Ste. Michelle winemakers Taylor Butterfield, white wines, and Brian Mackey, red wines, gave us a sneak peek at what to expect from our 2024 vintage. On the white wine front, Taylor shared that we’re off to a great start for this vintage. If you happened to drive by the vineyards in Eastern Washington recently, you would have seen crews out suckering, shoot thinning, and mowing in between the vineyard rows – all necessary steps this time of year. Now we are onto bloom, and happily watching the vines produce tiny flowers that lead to the formation of berries. And those berries are primed to make delicious wines. 🍇 As for our red wines, we've had the perfect conditions for a stellar vintage of our award-winning reds. Brian said unusually warm weather came through Washington in March and got our buds opening a week or two earlier than normal. However, shortly after that, everything slowed back down with a very cool and wet April. This little pause was just what the vines needed to gather their strength, get a drink of water, and be ready to give it everything they've got for the rest of the season. Now is the waiting game. We sure wish we could fast forward time to enjoy our 2024 vintage. For now, we hope you’ll join us and sip on some of your favorite vintages from the past. 🍷
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Our Washington Rieslings sure like to charm us every vintage – we cannot get enough of the flavorful wines that come from this versatile grape. Neither can Decanter and Maiah Johnson Dunn who recently recognized US Rieslings from West to East, covering what makes this delicious wine worth exploring. Dry or sweet, Riesling has it all. Thank you for including us in your Riesling roundup and the 93-point score for our own 2022 Eroica. Always appreciated. 😊 🥂 https://lnkd.in/gju5_5iP
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Thank you Sean Sullivan for the wonderful piece about our Columbia Crest Head Winemaker Guy Barnes. Guy pursued his interest in winemaking 18 years ago when he joined Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, and we’ve been fortunate to have him with us ever since. Guy’s incredible talent and teamwork mindset add so much to day-to-day life at our Columbia Crest winery. As Guy shared, “As much as I might have the title, this is such a team atmosphere. There’s a large group of people involved in the 10,000 steps that go into this.” We couldn’t have said it any better – winemaking takes a village and we are happy to have Guy part of ours.
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Are you an artist with an interest in all things wine? We have just the role for you. Check out our Artist in Residence position at A to Z Wineworks and explore two worlds that are often intertwined – art and winemaking. 🍷
Calling all artists, A to Z Wineworks is seeking applicants for its fifth Artist in Residence! All mediums are welcome, from photography, painting, mixed-media and beyond. This yearlong program would start in late August by working the 2024 harvest season, followed by a year focused on creating new works of art while continuing to learn and follow the winemaking process, seeing the vintage through to bottling. The artist will then work part-time for the next harvest season, now with the past year’s perspective. The residency wraps with an artist showcase of their work from the residency. You can learn more and submit your portfolio and application here: https://lnkd.in/g53s5DUx #artistresidency #harvest2024