Chateau Ste. Michelle Winemakers Bob Bertheau and Wendy Stuckey Named “20 Most Admired Winemakers” by Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine!

Woodinville, Wash.

Chateau Ste. Michelle head winemaker Bob Bertheau and white winemaker Wendy Stuckey were recently honored as “20 Most Admired Winemakers” by Vineyard & Winery Management Magazine. According to the publication, Vineyard & Winery Management launched the “20 Most Admired” issue “to shine a much-deserved spotlight in the North American wine industry.” The nominating committee was comprised of respected winemakers, grapegrowers, wine writers, educators, buyers, sommeliers and consultants across North America.

The article states, “The 20 winemakers who came out on top reflect a wide range of wines, styles and regions... While many craft some of North America’s finest wines and represent the continent’s most successful wineries, there are many other reasons to admire the men and women on our 2014 list. These are the pioneers; the innovators; the trend-buckers, the standard-setters and the leaders.”

The magazine credits Bob Bertheau’s ability to make both large blends and small bottlings at consistently high quality.

“Bob Bertheau, head winemaker at Washington state’s Chateau Ste. Michelle, oversees the production of some 2 million cases of wine per year and 50-plus different wines, turning out both great values at the lower price-points and high-end reserve and single vineyard bottlings, all showing remarkable quality and consistency.”

For Wendy Stuckey’s nomination, the editors cite her experience and deft ability making world class Riesling.

“The Rieslings being made at Washington’s state’s Chateau Ste. Michelle – the largest producer of riesling in the world at more than 1 million cases per year – are better than ever, and Australian transplant Wendy Stuckey has had a decisive hand in that.”

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For further information:
Lynda Eller
media@ste-michelle.com