Press Release Archives

Northstar

Dave Merfeld Named Northstar Winemaker

Walla Walla, Wash.

After crafting two exceptional vintages in 2005 and 2006 as acting winemaker at Northstar, the luxury Merlot winery in Walla Walla, Dave Merfeld has been named head winemaker.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Celebrates 40 Years of Washington Winemaking

Woodinville, Wash.

Forty years ago, Washington state was a fledgling wine region with only a handful of wineries. Today, the state’s founding winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle, has helped Washington grow into the second largest wine producing region in America. This year Chateau Ste. Michelle will celebrate its 40th year of Washington winemaking. Originally founded in 1934, Chateau Ste. Michelle pioneered vinifera grape growing in Washington state and has been producing classic European varietal wines under the Ste. Michelle label since 1967.

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Col Solare to Build Winery on Red Mountain

Woodinville, Wash.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, one of the most acclaimed wine companies in the world, has announced it has signed a purchase agreement for a 20-acre parcel of land on Red Mountain in Eastern Washington where it will build a winery for its luxury red wine, Col Solare. Its partner in this joint venture, the Antinori family of Tuscany, Italy, will help build the winery and plant its estate vineyards.

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