Press Release Archives

Columbia Crest

Columbia Crest Continues Crowdsourced Winemaking Experience

Paterson, Wash.

Contest Allows Passionate Fan to Become “Executive Crowdsourcing Officer,” and Community to Vote on Label Design

Last year, Columbia Crest became the first winery to crowdsource a wine from vineyard to table through an interactive online community experience called Crowdsourced™ Cabernet. While the resulting wine of the 2014 vintage ages in barrel, the Crowdsourced Cabernet community will still have the chance to weigh-in on important winemaking decisions. First, Columbia Crest will be expanding the program by adding a 2015 vintage and allowing one lucky fan to play a larger role in the winemaking process. In addition, fans will be able to participate in critical weekly voting decisions for both the 2014 and 2015 vintages online at CrowdsourcedCabernet.com and, new for this year, choose the label design for the 2014 vintage.

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Motto Wines Launches Debut Vintages

Paterson, Wash.

Motto Offers a New Take on California Wines

Starting this June, people can enjoy Motto wines, a collection of distinct, dark, rich wines from California that deliver a definitively bold wine experience and flavors unlike any others. Motto wines offer a new take on California winemaking from the perspective of the renowned winemaking team at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, known for producing some of the best-selling wines from Washington State. Motto wines are available in three varietals: Cabernet Sauvignon, Zinfandel and Red Blend.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

WSU Dedicates New Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center

Richland, Wash.

Washington State University today dedicated its new wine science center here and announced that the center will bear the name of its top supporter.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Names David Rosenthal White Winemaker

Woodinville, Wash.

Washington’s founding winery Chateau Ste. Michelle announced the promotion of David Rosenthal to oversee its white wine program. Rosenthal will report to head winemaker Bob Bertheau and manage day to day operations at Chateau Ste. Michelle’s white wine cellar in Woodinville, Washington outside of Seattle. Chateau Ste. Michelle produces its red wines at its Canoe Ridge Estate red winery in eastern, Washington.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Back Bar USA Announce 'Shake the Vine' Wine Cocktail Contest

Las Vegas, NV

Washington-based winery to throw the ultimate wine mixology competition

Tweet it! Submit your best wine cocktail recipe to @ShakeTheVine for a chance to win a trip to Tales of the Cocktail and $5,000!

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and BACK BAR USA have announced the debut of “Shake The Vine,” a wine-inspired mixology contest to take place at “Tales Of The Cocktail” in New Orleans at 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 15.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Lumenal Lighting Completes Large-scale LED Installation for Chateau Ste. Michelle, Supporting the Winery‘s Commitment to Sustainable Energy Conservation

Woodinville, Wash.

LED Lighting Upgrades throughout Winery’s Woodinville Facility to Reduce Annual Lighting System Energy Consumption by 70 Percent.

Lumenal Lighting and Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery today announced the completion of a substantial lighting upgrade project that included a conversion to LED lighting throughout the winery’s facility in Woodinville. The project focused on energy savings, maintenance efficiency and preserving the winery’s elegant ambiance.

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Tenet Wines

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and two renowned Rhône winemakers launch new Syrah-focused project

Collaboration spotlights wines from Washington State’s Columbia Valley and the Southern Rhône’s Costières de Nîmes

WOODINVILLE, Wash. (April 27, 2015) – Today Ste. Michelle Wine Estates announced a new project called Tenet Wines, a joint effort with Rhône winemakers Michel Gassier and Philippe Cambie to raise the profile of Syrah and other Rhône varietals from Washington State.

To learn more about Tenet Wines, please visit http://www.tenetwines.com.

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ANEW Wines Introduces New Varietals

Woodinville, Wash.

Washington Winery Debuts New Rosé and Pinot Grigio

Washington’s ANEW wines will add a refreshing Pinot Grigio and a flavorful Rosé to its varietal line-up starting in April. Launched in 2013 with the ANEW Riesling, ANEW wines are produced by Chateau Ste. Michelle of Washington state and showcase the regional expression of the Columbia Valley. All three ANEW wines will be available nationally for the suggested retail price of $12.

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14 Hands

14 Hands Winery Celebrates One-Year Anniversary of Winery & Tasting Room

Prosser, Wash.

14 Hands Also Named a 2014 Impact Magazine “Hot Brand”

14 Hands Winery is marking an important milestone in April 2015 - the one-year anniversary of its winery and tasting room in Prosser, Washington. To celebrate, 14 Hands will be hosting an anniversary party at its tasting room on April 18th. To secure a ticket to the event, please visit: 14hands.com

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Red Diamond

Red Diamond Wine Introduces New Modern Packaging

Paterson, Wash.

Red Diamond, known for its bold wines sourced from premier vineyard sites from around the world, has introduced new packaging for its entire portfolio of wines. The first wines to feature the new packaging began shipping nationally in late February 2015.

For more information on Red Diamond wines, please visit: www.reddiamondwine.com

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