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The Antinori Family Announces Opening of its Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Cellar

An expansive project inviting guests to get an inside look of the 625+ years of a family’s Italian winemaking history for the first time

Marchesi Antinori, the family-owned Italian wine company that has shaped the wine industry and culture over the past 625 years, has announced plans to officially open its revolutionary, state-of-the-art facility in Bargino, Italy: Marchesi Antinori Chianti Classico Cellar. This groundbreaking project, scheduled to open to the public in mid-March 2013, will be the first time in Antinori’s illustrious history that visitors will be able experience the family’s winemaking process first-hand, learn about the family’s history, and view the family’s prized, centuries-old art collection.

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Antinori Introduces Chianti Classico Riserva to the Villa Antinori Portfolio

Available at Fine Wine Retail Locations

Marchesi Antinori of Tuscany has released the first vintage of Villa Antinori Chianti Classico DOCG Riserva to join its well-regarded Villa Antinori Toscana IGT Rosso and Bianco portfolio of wines. The new wine, from the 2010 vintage, is available nationally at select fine wine retail locations.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Wins "United States Producer of the Year" and Warren Winiarski Trophy for Cabernet Sauvignon at the 2012 International Wine and Spirit Competition

Woodinville, Wash.

Chateau Ste. Michelle was named "United States Producer of the Year" in the prestigious 2012 International Wine and Spirit Competition (IWSC). In addition, the Chateau Ste. Michelle 2009 Canoe Ridge Estate Cabernet Sauvignon was awarded the Warren Winiarski Trophy for Cabernet Sauvignon in the IWSC competition.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Named Wine & Spirits “Wineries of the Year” for the 18th time!

Woodinville, Wash.

Wine & Spirits magazine named Chateau Ste. Michelle as one of its “Wineries of the Year” for the 18th time, making it the most honored American winery and the second most honored winery overall in the past 26 years.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates concludes stellar harvest in Washington, Oregon and California

Bumper crop, outstanding quality mark 2012 harvest throughout West Coast wine-growing regions

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, one of the world’s leading premium wine companies with estates in Washington, Oregon and California, today announced that it has completed its 2012 harvest, one of the most highly-regarded vintages in recent years for the West Coast.

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Northstar

Northstar Winery releases Northstar Premier

Limited production Merlot unveiled for club members, VIPs as winery celebrates 10th anniversary in the Walla Walla Valley / Walla Walla, Wash.

Northstar Winery unveiled a new limited production, ultra-premium Merlot bottling – Northstar Premier – during a celebration of the tenth anniversary of the opening of its estate winery in Walla Walla on Saturday.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle and Erath Wineries Partner with Northwest Restaurants to Support Future Grape Growers and Winemakers of Oregon and Washington

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

Washington's founding winery Chateau Ste. Michelle, and Erath, one of Oregon’s pioneering wineries, are partnering with Oregon and Washington restaurants to support the fifth 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. Nearly 200 restaurants are participating in the "Raise A Glass, Fund a Scholarship" program which runs now through the end of December 2012.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle & Dr. Loosen to Host 4th Riesling Rendezvous July 14-16, 2013

Celebrate Riesling with top Producers & Experts from around the World! / Woodinville, Wash.

Woodinville, Wash. – Chateau Ste. Michelle of Washington state and Dr. Loosen estate of Germany will host the fourth Riesling Rendezvous July 14-16, 2013 at Chateau Ste. Michelle and Bell Harbor International Conference Center in Seattle. The event brings together leading experts and producers to explore the versatility of Rieslings from around the world, discuss issues and opportunities surrounding the advancement of Riesling, and forge alliances among producers and Riesling enthusiasts.

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Seven Falls Cellars

New Seven Falls Wines Launches to On-Premise Channels

Sourced from Washington state’s Wahluke Slope AVA, the portfolio includes Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, and Chardonnay

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) today announced the launch of the new Seven Falls wines sourced from the Wahluke Slope appellation in Washington state, and crafted by renowned winemaker Doug Gore. The Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot and Chardonnay are available nationally and exclusively to the on-premise channel.

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14 Hands

14 Hands Named “Wine Brand of the Year” by Market Watch

Washington States’ 14 Hands Receives Coveted Award from Top Industry Leaders

14 Hands was recently named the Leaders Choice - “Wine Brand of the Year” by Market Watch in its October 2012 issue. Top “Leaders” consisting of the nation’s top retailers in the beverage industry voted in the Leaders Choice Awards. Market Watch cited 14 Hands’ exponential growth and successful launch of new products as influential factors for earning the award among the industry’s top performing brands.

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