Ste. Michelle Wine Estates

Our Chateau Ste. Michelle team came together to inspire their inner winemakers and test their palates at our recent employee red wine blend session. 🍷 They formed teams with colleagues and channeled our winemakers to see if their blends could win over our judges -- Shawn Conway and Anna Mosier. The Relentless Renegades came out on top with that perfect combo of Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Cabernet Franc and Malbec. Was their blend just right or was it their energy and that creative food pairing that did the trick? Nobody knows. 😉 Maybe a combo of all three. All in, it was an amusing and educational time for everyone! We also offer red blend sessions for guests wanting to swirl, sniff, sip, and blend their way to a good time ➡️ https://lnkd.in/g2AWDqwQ

Happy Birthday, Riesling! 590 years old looks good on you. 🎉 The earliest mention of Riesling goes back to March 13, 1435 and today this versatile grape is still producing enjoyable, aromatic, crowd-pleasing wines. Our award-winning Riesling portfolio ranges from the number one selling American Riesling – our Columbia Valley Riesling – to the ultra-premium Eroica Riesling, made in partnership with Ernst Loosen the owner of Dr. Loosen Estate in Germany. This 25-year Eroica partnership has helped elevate the global reputation of Washington Riesling – showcasing our region’s beautiful expression of this noble grape. 🥂 Join us in celebrating with a glass of your favorite Riesling and learn more about our partnership with Ernst in Decanter: https://lnkd.in/gSP3q9QK

A visit to Chateau Ste. Michelle to sample wines and tour the historic grounds just isn’t complete without enjoying a meal prepared by our Executive Chef Meghan Morrill. For Chef Meghan, bringing people together over food and wine is a passion that drives her creation of both unexpected gourmet meals and classics like a winemaker’s cheeseburger and fries or heritage flatbread. Chef Meghan’s career in the culinary arts has taken her from back of house operations for a Chinese restaurant in San Francisco, to event coordination with Myriad Restaurant Group in New York, to leading cooking classes at Sur La Table in Seattle – all fueling her constant desire to learn, experiment, and grow. Traits we see reflected in new experiences she and her colleagues have recently created for guests like the 5-course Somm's Table food and wine pairing. 🍷 “I love the ability to crush people’s perceptions about wine and food. Our guests should walk away with a new appreciation for a varietal based on the dish they enjoyed with it.” We’re thankful to have you on the team, Meghan. Keep crushing it!

Word is spreading about our Chateau Ste. Michelle LIGHT Sauvignon Blanc – which was recently named as one of the 3 top high-scoring low-calorie sauvignon blancs by Lettie Teague in The Wall Street Journal. We introduced this LIGHT wine last year as a refreshing go-to for those looking for lighter wines that still deliver on quality and taste. Lettie shared, “This 80-calorie, 9% alcohol, ‘Zero Sugar’ white from Washington’s Chateau Ste. Michelle is surprisingly vibrant, crisp, and well-made, sourced from a variety of Columbia Valley vineyards.” Thank you, Lettie, and thank you to winemaker Katie Nelson and her fabulous team who crafted this balanced, delightful wine. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gHfMVWK2

IT IS HERE! 🎤 Check out our 2025 Chateau Ste. Michelle summer concert series lineup! This year we have a wonderful variety of artists visiting our iconic home in Woodinville to delight guests with musical styles that span across genres – much like our rich assortment of wine varietals. 😉 See who is performing and mark your calendars to buy tickets for your favorite acts: https://lnkd.in/gXZ2E53E 🎟️ Ticket sales begin for the general public at 10am (PT) on March 3rd 🎉 For our Vintage Reserve Club members, you can buy tickets as early as 10am (PT) on February 28th

Our REX HILL pinots know how to stand out against the competition. Thank you Forbes for recommending our REX HILL Willamette Valley Pinot Noir as one of the best West Coast pinot noir wines! Forbes said, "REX HILL is a pioneer of sustainably produced Pinot Noir.” Congratulations to the teams who craft this standout pinot from vine to bottle. ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gP8mHKtN

Cheers to our winemaking and vineyard teams on this well-deserved recognition of our Erath Pinot Gris! 🥂 

We’ve been blending up something special for our Riesling fans. Ernst Loosen from Dr. Loosen Estate in Germany recently met up with our winemaker Katie Nelson to blend the 2024 vintage of Eroica at Chateau Ste. Michelle. This epic partnership has been going strong for 25 years and continues to produce Rieslings that combine old world traditions with the new world terroir. You can sample the 2024 vintage next fall – for now, enjoy our 2023 Eroica, Eroica Single Berry Select and Eroica XLC – all wines designed to showcase the beautiful expressions and versatility of Riesling.

Our stunning REX HILL winery has been named one of the 100 Best "Fan-Favorite" Destinations in Oregon. 🍷 Thank you Oregon Business magazine for this recognition. It would not have been possible without our exceptional hospitality team members who take immense pride in creating personalized and memorable experiences for every guest. Simply the best! You’ll find REX HILL listed in Oregon’s 2025 best destinations map, set to be released this March. 🗺️

If you're a Riesling fan, our 2020 Eroica XLC is for you! This dry style Washington Riesling was recently featured on Sean Sullivan's “Top 60 Northwest Wines of 2024” with a 94-point score.🎉 Sean called the Eroica XLC spectacular, sharing "There is not another wine like this in the state, aged 22 months in large oak casks on lees… Riesling fans, this is required reading.” Many thanks, Sean! We take great pride and care in crafting Eroica Rieslings with our friend and partner Ernst Loosen of Germany. It’s one of those perfect pairings. 🥂 https://lnkd.in/g_veMReQ