Press Release Archives

Tormaresca Launching 100% Primitivo in U.S. Market: Officially Available at Retail Stores Nationally Beginning September 1

Woodinville, Wash.

In Southern Italy’s historic Puglia region, winemaking has been a vital part of life for over 3,000 years. Tormaresca is leading Puglia’s modern wine renaissance, creating wines of exceptional depth and character from indigenous grape varieties. Tormaresca is officially releasing a new 100% Primitivo that will be available on shelves nationally beginning on September 1.

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Columbia Crest

Columbia Crest Becomes the First Winery to Crowdsource a Wine from Vineyard to Table

Paterson, Wash.

Fans are Invited to Become Virtual Winemakers.

The Internet now has a vineyard a premium, award-winning one at that. Beginning today, Columbia Crest - the only Washington winery to be awarded Wine Spectator’s No. 1 Wine in the World* - will help the online community of wine-lovers create the first-ever Crowdsourced™ Cabernet Sauvignon from the beginning stages of the vineyard all the way to bottling and selling the wine through a new online experience.

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14 Hands

14 Hands Winery Named Impact Magazine's "Hot Brands" for 2013

Prosser, Wash.

14 Hands Winery was named "Impact Hot Brand" for 2013 in the March 1 & 15, 2014 issue of Impact magazine and the April 2014 issue of Market Watch. This is the sixth consecutive year that 14 Hands has received the Hot Brand award.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Announces its 2014 Summer Concert Series!

Woodinville, Wash.

Chateau Ste. Michelle winery is proud to announce its 2014 Summer Concert Series, featuring 21 star-studded concerts. The 2014 season kicks off June 13th with a performance by Allen Stone, and marks the 30th anniversary of the winery's popular annual outdoor summer concert series.

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Snoqualmie Winery Introduces New Sustainable Packaging

Paterson, Wash.

Investments in Sustainable Materials Reaffirm Brand’s Commitment to A Healthy Environment.

Snoqualmie Winery, Washington’s largest certified organic vineyard in the state, introduces new packaging and an updated website (www.snoqualmie.com) for its entire line of wines. The first wines to feature the new packaging began shipping nationally in February 2013.

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Drink Red Wine Chilled

Fichimori Launches in U.S.

Woodinville, Wash. - Summer wine sipping usually means opening up a crisp white or a bottle of rosé, leaving red wines on the shelf until the fall. Launching this summer and breaking the traditional patterns of red wine consumption is Fichimori: a vibrant wine – with minimal oak or tannins – that is best enjoyed well-chilled to help beat the summer heat.

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14 Hands

14 Hands Winery Returns as Proud Sponsor of the Kentucky Derby®

Prosser, Wash.

Leading Washington State Wine Partners with “Hostess with the Mostess®” Blogger Jenn Sbranti to Share How You Can Bring Home the Allure of this Iconic Sporting Event.

14 Hands Winery producer of the top-selling wines from Washington state, has been named a proud sponsor of the Kentucky Derby, the legendary Thoroughbred race representing the first leg of the coveted ‘Triple Crown.’ This is the second year that 14 Hands has sponsored the event, where equestrian enthusiasts will sip and savor its leading wines during the race and at the Taste of Derby™, an annual culinary soiree showcasing regional cuisine while benefitting hunger relief.

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14 Hands

14 Hands Winery Opens for Business in Eastern Washington

Prosser, Wash.

New Facility Features Reclaimed Wood from Barns in Eastern Washington, Paying Homage to the Unique History of the Region

14 Hands Winery will officially open its doors for business on Saturday, April 12, to the new 14 Hands winery and tasting room in Prosser, Washington. Owned by Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, 14 Hands is Washington's 3rd largest wine brand. To secure a ticket to the grand opening event, please visit 14hands.com.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Miguel Torres S.A. names Ste. Michelle Wine Estates new U.S. importer

BARCELONA, Spain

Miguel Torres S.A. announced today that Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has been appointed the exclusive importer for their portfolio of Spanish and Chilean wines in the United States.

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Erath

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Acquires Acclaimed Vineyard in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills for Erath Winery

WOODINVILLE, Wash.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the third largest premium wine company in the U.S., with a global ‘string of pearls’ collection of wine estates, has acquired Willakia Vineyard in Oregon’s Eola-Amity Hills for its Erath Winery.

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