David Richardson, CEO, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE), Washington’s largest winery, announced multiple changes to its senior leadership team today. David Richardson has been named SMWE’s new chief executive Read more...
After successive years in the doldrums, bulk wine sales are starting to pick up in the Pacific Northwest. “We're starting to see at least a mini rally,” says Adam Schulz, owner of Incredible Bulk Wine Read more...
Chateau Ste. Michelle Cabernet Sauvignon label across vintages Will this and other recent moves help lead to brighter days for Washington’s oldest and largest winery? Chateau Ste. Michelle is unquestionably at a point Read more...
Knight's Gambit Vineyard, Dundee Hills Sycamore Partners, a New York-based private equity firm, has sold Knight’s Gambit Vineyard in Oregon’s Dundee Hills. The property has previously been an estate site for the Willamette Read more...
Company has filed for bankruptcy Pacific Rim & Co. is closing. The winery, located in West Richland, Washington, will wind down operations over the coming months before shutting down. Wine Business reported earlier today that Read more...
The fourth U.S. Sustainable Winegrowing Summit will take place in Walla Walla next month. The event will occur May 6 and 7. “Hosting the Summit in Washington is a big moment for our industry,” says Read more...
“I'm not above or below doing anything. If there's a job to do, I'll do it,” says Stacy Buchanan, creator of Blood of Gods, a subversive, counterculture, metal-music-meets-wine universe. The job that Buchanan is focused Read more...
Cabernet Franc at Yellowhawk Vineyard, Mariano Diaz, Walla Walla Elite Vineyards Date approximately two weeks ahead of recent historical averages Bud break has begun in the Columbia Valley. Sagemoor Vineyard in the White Read more...
A Direct-to-Consumer (DTC) Wine Symposium will be held in Prosser, Washington next month. The one-day event will take place April 28 at the Walter Clore Wine and Culinary Center. “We're trying to make this an Read more...
Mercer Wine Estates has acquired Matthews and three related brands under the Avallé portfolio. The wineries were purchased from the Otis family with an agreement signed March 10. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. Read more...
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