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Borne of Fire

A new wine rises from a new region: A Distinctive Growing Region Gives Birth to an Innovative New Cabernet from Washington State

Paterson, Wash. (January 17, 2018)

Paterson, Wash. (January 17, 2018) – Today, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates announced the launch of Borne of Fire, a new Cabernet Sauvignon sourced from a remote new vineyard region in eastern Washington State known by locals as “The Burn.” This exciting new region was named from legends of early settlers who set fire to the land in the fall to replenish and rejuvenate the grasslands for their horses in the spring. Borne of Fire is a wine that, like a phoenix rising from the ashes, has laid claim to this unique land with a torrid past and found its true awakening: grape growing. From a rugged terrain where agriculture was scarce to where present grapes grow mighty, Borne of Fire plows ahead and defies the odds.

The proposed American Viticultural Area (AVA), “The Burn of Columbia Valley,” is unlike any other AVA in Washington State. It was officially submitted for consideration as a new AVA on September 19, 2017 and was accepted as perfected by the Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB) on October 31, 2017. It is currently pending final rulemaking. Borne of Fire is the only wine on the market from The Burn.

Currently, Borne of Fire carries a Columbia Valley AVA designation. Borne of Fire 2016 Cabernet Sauvignon will be available in restaurants and retailers nationwide starting in December 2017-January 2018. The suggested retail price is $23, and 35,000 cases were produced from the inaugural vintage.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is honored to receive six wines in Wine Spectator’s 100 Top Values article

Woodinville, Wash.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is honored to receive six wines in Wine Spectator’s 100 Top Values article. Included in the December 31, 2017 issue was Wine Spectator’s annual report highlighting wines that received “88 points or higher, priced at $20 or less and made in large enough quantities to be widely available.”

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

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

Woodinville, Wash.

“Raise a Glass, Fund a Scholarship” Program Runs Through December

Celebrating its 50th Anniversary, Washington's founding winery Chateau Ste. Michelle is partnering with Washington restaurants to support the tenth annual "Raise a Glass, Fund a Scholarship" program to benefit Viticulture and Enology programs at Washington State University and other Northwest universities. You can support future winemakers with a purchase of Chateau Ste. Michelle wine at some 300 Northwest restaurants participating in the "Raise a Glass, Fund a Scholarship" program which runs through the end of December 2017.

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MERF

David “Merf” Merfeld introduces inaugural MERF Wines

Paterson, Wash.

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates launches a new range of wines inspired by the life story of their veteran Washington winemaker.

There’s an old saying in the wine industry: It takes a lot of beer to make good wine. Usually, this refers to the penchant for winemakers to enjoy a cold beer after a long day of tasting wine. In the case of veteran winemaker David “Merf” Merfeld, this saying rings true in more ways than one.

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Domaine Ste. Michelle

A Return to the Classic: Domaine Ste. Michelle Returns to the forefront of Michelle Sparkling Wines

Woodinville, Wash.

Domaine Ste. Michelle recently released a refreshed package for its sparkling wines returning to its classic roots. The new packaging celebrates Domaine Ste. Michelle’s nearly 40-year tradition of crafting distinctive sparkling wines from Washington state. Domaine Ste. Michelle sparkling wines include a Brut, Brut Rosé and Extra Dry available nationwide for the suggested retail price of $13. Domaine Ste. Michelle also offers Luxe, a winery only release vintage sparkling wine ($23) available in the tasting room at Chateau Ste. Michelle.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington's Founding Winery, Releases History Book Chronicling Its 50-Year Contribution to the Wine Industry

Woodinville, Wash.

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington State’s founding winery, continues its year-long 50th anniversary celebration with the recent release of its coffee-table style history book, “Chateau Ste. Michelle: The First 50 Years (1967-2017).” The beautifully illustrated hardcover book, featuring more than 100 pages of Washington wine chronicles, details the rich story of the state’s wine industry and Chateau Ste. Michelle’s leadership in bringing it to the forefront of the American wine industry. While supplies last, the book will be available for purchase for $30 on site at Chateau Ste. Michelle’s wine shop or online at www.ste-michelle.com.

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Prunotto Winery and Urbani Truffles Announce 2017 White Truffle Festival

Expanding on last year’s New York City White Truffle Festival, Prunotto and Urbani will offer pairing specials at high-end restaurants in select markets

New York, NY - Prunotto, one of the oldest and most prominent wineries in Piedmont, Italy, and Urbani Truffles, the leading global purveyor of fresh truffles and truffle products, have teamed up for the second year to present the 2017 White Truffle Festival, taking place November 3-12. After launching exclusively in New York last year, this year’s week-long festival will also expand into Houston, Las Vegas, Chicago, Miami, San Francisco and Portland, allowing wine and truffle lovers to indulge in decadent truffle-based dishes at the country’s best Italian restaurants.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle

Chateau Ste. Michelle Celebrates Opening of Newly Renovated Visitor Center September 2 & 3

Woodinville, Wash.

Continuing the Winery’s 50th Anniversary Celebrations, the Newly Renovated Visitor Center in Woodinville, WA – just outside of Seattle – will Offer Innovative Wine & Culinary Experiences for Visitors

Chateau Ste. Michelle, Washington State’s founding winery, will celebrate its new, state-of-the-art visitor center over Labor Day Weekend (Sept 2 and 3) in Woodinville, WA, 30 minutes outside of Seattle. In a year when the company is celebrating many milestones over its past 50 years, the new visitor center represents a significant investment for the company, totaling $7 million, and a look towards the next 50 years of continued innovation.

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Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Chateau Ste. Michelle Becomes Number One Wine Brand Sold in Food Stores Nationally

Woodinville, Wash.

Washington’s founding winery, Chateau Ste. Michelle has come out on top as the number one premium table wine brand sold in food stores nationwide.

Chateau Ste. Michelle received the ranking of the highest-selling wine brand in the premium category by data and ratings company Nielsen, which tracked the volume of sales in the U.S. across 52 weeks ending on June 17th, 2017.

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Conn Creek Winemaker Mike McGrath Retires After 35 Years; Elizabeth DeLouise-Gant Appointed New Head Winemaker

St. Helena, Calif.

After 35 years of winemaking at Conn Creek and sister winery Villa Mt. Eden, winemaker Mike McGrath has announced his retirement in August.

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