Happy holidays and a programming note
Happy holidays everyone! Hard to believe that another year has gone by and that I'm posting the picture of the Northwest wine wreath once again. I wish you a holiday season filled with loved ones, Read more...
On the importance of ‘house style’ (Wine Reviews December 22nd 2025)
When asked who he sounded like, Elvis Presley once famously said “I don’t sound like nobody” 70+ wines reviewed below and in the database, including the latest from Boomtown by Dusted Valley, Hidden Horse, Itä, Read more...
House of Smith Seattle facility listed for sale
House of Smith Jet City Winery, Seattle, Washington The House of Smith Jet City Winery building in Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood has been listed for sale. The facility serves as a production space and Read more...
Red wine spills? Wine Away to the rescue!
How a Walla Walla company became the #1 red wine stain remover Walla Walla is increasingly known for its 120 wineries and tasting rooms. What many might not know, however, is that the town is Read more...
Fall Subscriber Drive, final update!
We did it! I am thrilled to report that, on Monday, Northwest Wine Report reached its Fall Subscriber Drive target number! Our magic number is now zero, and we are able to continue publishing in Read more...
Give the gift of Northwest Wine Report!
Looking for the perfect gift for your Northwest wine loving friend(s)? Give a gift subscription to Northwest Wine Report! These gifts are only available for Consumer Annual subscriptions. The steps to gift someone a subscription Read more...
Analyzing the Ste. Michelle sale Part II: Questions
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville by Richard Duval Late last week, the Wyckoff family purchased Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) from Sycamore Partners, a New York-based private equity firm. This included all of the company’s Read more...
Analyzing the Ste. Michelle sale Part I: Who benefits?
Chateau Ste. Michelle by Richard Duval Late last week, the Wyckoff family purchased Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) from Sycamore Partners, a New York-based private equity firm. This included all of the company’s Read more...
Additional comments from Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Chateau Ste. Michelle by Richard Duval Below are additional quotes from Northwest Wine Report’s interview with Court Wyckoff, whose family purchased Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) earlier this month, and David Bowman, co-CEO Read more...
Washington’s Wyckoff family buys Ste. Michelle Wine Estates
Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville by Richard Duval Winery now locally-owned for first time in over 50 years Washington’s Wyckoff family has purchased Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE). The deal closed Thursday, December 4th. Read more...
