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Ste. Michelle Introduces “Anew,” A Riesling

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has added a Washington Riesling brand to its portfolio, Anew. Continue reading →

Posted in News on June 4, 2013

News Briefs for March 14, 2013

•Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has unveiled new packaging for Columbia Crest’s Grand Estates tier, which will begin rolling out nationwide this month. Continue reading →

Posted in News on March 14, 2013

Privatization’s Implementation In Washington Leads To Some Controversial Tinkering

Washington State Representative Ross Hunter, a Democrat, recently proposed a plan to eliminate a 17% tax on retailers selling spirits to on-premise operators and remove restrictions on the amount of spirits customers can purchase daily (currently 24 liters). Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 8, 2013

Ste. Michelle’s Soaring 14 Hands Brand To Get Its Own Winery

Fast-growing Washington wine brand 14 Hands will get its own winery this fall, according to its owner, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates. Continue reading →

Posted in News on February 4, 2013

News Briefs for January 24, 2013

•Washington state’s wine and spirits wholesalers are calling out Costco ahead of a hearing today on an amendment to the state’s privatization initiative.  Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 24, 2013

Exclusive: Trinchero Expands Into Washington Wine With Rising Charles & Charles Brand

Trinchero Family Estates is entering the Washington wine business with an agreement to handle sales, marketing and distribution for the Charles & Charles brand, a collaboration between industry veterans Charles Bieler and Charles Smith. Continue reading →

Posted in News on January 9, 2013

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