Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE), the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest, announced the hiring of Shawn Conway as chief executive officer. Conway will start at the company effective immediately.“Shawn is a proven leader and the Read more...
The Washington State legislature is considering a bill that would allow residents to receive wine shipments from out-of-state retailers. It addresses a long-standing disparity in state law. Presently, a Washington consumer can receive a bottle Read more...
Carole Viney’s first day working at Chateau Ste Michelle was June 1, 1977. The chateau itself – now as iconic as any winery property in the Pacific Northwest – had its grand opening less than one year Read more...
Va Piano Vineyards, a Walla Walla Valley-based winery, has purchased 53 unplanted acres in the south side of the valley. The winery intends to plant a vineyard at the site in 2024. “It’s a beautiful Read more...
Paula Renee Eakin, who spent 27 years working at Washington’s Ste Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) most recently as the company’s sparkling winemaker, passed away December 20th at her home in Kennewick, Washington. She was 52. No cause Read more...
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