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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Partners with Restaurants to Support Future Grape Growers and Winemakers of the Pacific Northwest

Woodinville, Wash.

"Raise A Glass, Fund A Scholarship" Program Runs Through December”

Washington's founding winery Chateau Ste. Michelle is partnering with Oregon and Washington restaurants to support the sixth annual "Raise a Glass, Fund a Scholarship" program to benefit Viticulture and Enology programs at Washington State University, Oregon State University and other Northwest universities. More than 200 restaurants will participate in the "Raise A Glass, Fund a Scholarship" program which runs now through the end of December 2013.

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Bring New Zealand’s Greatest Vintage and Our Most Food Friendly White Wine to Your Holiday Table

Villa Maria Estate celebrates 2013 vintage with debut of new labels

Auckland, New Zealand

We’re all dressed up and ready to help you celebrate your holiday season with New Zealand’s greatest vintage and our most versatile white wine – Villa Maria Estate’s Private Bin Sauvignon Blanc.

“Wine drinkers can expect great things from 2013 – I think it’s going to be a truly historic year for New Zealand wine,” Villa Maria’s Founder and Owner Sir George Fistonich said.

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Sir George receives business leadership award for Australia & New Zealand

New Zealand

Villa Maria founder Sir George Fistonich has been awarded the 2013 Rabobank Leadership Award, recognizing his contribution to business leadership in the agri-business arena.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Cold Creek Vineyard Marks 40th Anniversary

Woodinville, Wash.

This harvest marks the 40th anniversary of Chateau Ste. Michelle’s Cold Creek Vineyard, one of the oldest and most iconic vineyards in Washington state. When the vineyard was planted in 1973, it helped establish Washington as a major American grape growing region and remains one of the highest quality vineyard sites in the state.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle and Dr. Loosen Introduce Eroica Gold!

Woodinville, Wash.

After setting the bar for high-end American Riesling 14 years ago with the debut of Eroica Riesling, the esteemed winemaking team of Chateau Ste. Michelle of Washington state and Ernst Loosen of Germany, is proud to present their latest collaboration, Eroica Gold!

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Domaine Ste. Michelle

Michelle Sparkling Wines Launches Nationwide

Domaine Ste. Michelle Enhances Wine Quality and Refreshes its Image

Beginning this September, consumers can enjoy Michelle sparkling wines from Washington state. Previously known as Domaine Ste. Michelle, Michelle is a fresh take on the wines featuring refined cuvées and new packaging. The Michelle sparkling wines include a Brut, Brut Rosé and Extra Dry, available nationwide for the suggested retail price of $14.

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Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars Unveils the Design for its New Visitor Center with Sweeping Views of its Historic Estate Vineyards

Design by Barcelona-based Architect Javier Barba

Napa, CA – Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, one of Napa Valley’s most iconic wineries, unveiled the design for its state-of-the-art Visitor Center at an official ceremony yesterday with winery principals Ted Baseler (President and CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates) and Marchese Piero Antinori (President of Marchesi Antinori of Italy). Earlier this month, the winery broke ground on the new Visitor Center which will overlook its historic estate vineyards – FAY and S.L.V.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Winemakers Worldwide Converge at Chateau Ste. Michelle for the 4th Riesling Rendezvous

Woodinville, Wash.

Winemakers from seven countries and seven states converged at Chateau Ste. Michelle winery Sunday, July 14th for the fourth Riesling Rendezvous. Hosted by Chateau Ste. Michelle of Washington and Dr. Loosen, the famed German Riesling estate, Riesling Rendezvous featured wineries from Australia, Austria, Canada, Germany, New Zealand, Slovakia, California, Idaho, Michigan, Oregon, New York, New Jersey and Washington. More than 650 Riesling enthusiasts attended the Grand Tasting and experienced the finest Rieslings from around the world and the diversity of Rieslings from each region. Guests also sampled an array of Riesling friendly food from popular Seattle food trucks Barking Frog Mobile Kitchen, Marination Mobile and Snout & Co., along with appetizers prepared by Chateau Ste. Michelle's Culinary Director John Sarich and culinary staff.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, Marchesi Antinori name Darel Allwine winemaker for Col Solare

WOODINVILLE, Wash.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates and Marchesi Antinori, joint venture partners for wineries in California and Washington State, today announced the promotion of Darel Allwine to winemaker for Col Solare, the landmark Red Mountain estate founded by the partners in 1995.

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O Wines Announces 2013 Opportunity for Success Scholarship Recipients

Woodinville, Wash.

O Wines is pleased to announce the recipients of the 2013 O Wines Opportunity for Success Scholarships, which include 11 recent high school graduates from California, Florida, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Oklahoma, Oregon and Washington. These young women were selected among 1,900 applicants nationwide.

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