June 20, 2024
Marchesi Antinori Will Take Full Ownership of Col Solare: Marchesi Antinori and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates announce change in ownership in the premier Red Mountain Washington winery...
June 20, 2024
Marchesi Antinori and Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
announce change in ownership in the premier Red Mountain Washington winery
June 20th, 2024 – Marchesi Antinori, one of the oldest...
May 9, 2024
Wait, the Cheapest Bottle on a Wine List Costs How Much Now?: Less than a decade ago, it was routine to find great wines under $40 at top New York City restaurants. What happens when even entry-level wines...
May 9, 2024
May 9th – WOODINVILLE, Wash. – Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the leading wine company in the Pacific Northwest, announced promotions within its winemaking teams for 14 Hands and Columbia...
March 27, 2024
The Oregon Vineyard and Wine Industry’s New Economic Impact Report Shows Continued Growth and Increased Contribution to the State’s Economy: With an $8 billion economic impact, Oregon’s vineyards and wine...
March 22, 2024
Some Early Results from the SvB DtC Survey: Today, we are about 50 responses short of what we need to produce the Annual Direct to Consumer Report, so please participate. To help us reach the finish line,...
March 18, 2024
Founding Winemaker James Hall Buys Back Patz & Hall from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates: James Hall, the founding partner and winemaker, has repurchased Patz & Hall winery from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates,...
February 2, 2024
‘Emergency’ €80 Million Promised to French Winegrowers Amid Farmer Protests: France's government has promised an €80m 'emergency fund' for crisis-hit winemakers, as ministers also try to de-escalate widespread...
January 8, 2024
Napa Valley Robot ‘Sommelier’ Spurs Debate on AI in the Wine Business: “He doesn’t break glasses,” Maria Reznikova said, citing a bonus with hiring her new staffer — a robot “sommelier” that has become...
December 8, 2023
Additional Layoffs at Ste. Michelle Indicate On-Going Struggles: On December 6th, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE), the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest, announced a substantial layoff. The layoffs...








