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	Chateau Ste. Michelle
	Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington state’s Founding Winery, with some of the oldest and most acclaimed vineyards in the Columbia Valley. Built on the 1912 estate owned by Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson, the winery’s roots date back to the Repeal of Prohibition, when the Pommerelle Wine Company and the National Wine Company were formed. They merged in 1954 to form American Wine Growers. In 1967, American Wine Growers began a new line of premium vinifera wines called “Ste. Michelle Vintners” under the direction of legendary California winemaker Andre Tchelistcheff. Ste. Michelle Vintners planted its first vines at Cold Creek Vineyard in Eastern Washington in 1972. Cold Creek remains one of the oldest and most renowned vineyards in the state. They now own more than 3,500 prime vineyard acres in the Columbia Valley. The winery has spent decades investing in quality vineyards, the finest winemaking equipment, and world-class, top winemaking talent. This commitment to quality has led Chateau Ste. Michelle to earn some of the highest accolades in the industry today. Wine Brand of the Year Market Watch Magazine 2008 Leader’s Choice Awards Winery of the Year 2005 Restaurant Wine American Winery of the Year 2004 Wine Enthusiast Magazine Fourteen Winery of the Year Honors Wine & Spirits 2009, 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005, 2004, 2003, 2002, 2000, 1999, 1997, 1990, 1989, 1988 14 Wine Spectator “Top 100” wines in 13 years Wine Spectator Eroica Riesling named Wine Spectator “Top 100” wine first five vintages Vintages: 2003, 2002, 2001, 2000, 1999 Follow on Facebook

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