In 1967, Ste. Michelle Vintners
produced its fi rst Cabernet
Sauvignon, with guidance and
support from the legendary international
winemaker André Tchelistcheff .
It was the release that put the Washington state
wine industry on the map. Still, there were
skeptics in those days. "Wine from Washington?"
sniff ed one sarcastic critic. "What side of the
Potomac do the grapes grow on?"
Undeterred, the early pioneers of Washington
wine understood the state's potential—with
growing regions that share the same latitude and
similar terroir as the great French Bordeaux vineyards.
Fifty years later, Washington is the nation's No. 2
producer of premium wine with more than 50,000
acres planted, nearly 1,000 wineries in operation
and 14 designated appellations.
As the state's leading winery,
Chateau Ste. Michelle has enjoyed considerable acclaim
with 22 "Top 100 Wineries of the Year" honors (Wine
& Spirits) and 18 "Top 100 Wines" designations (Wine
Spectator). Our landmark chateau near Seattle is one of Spectator). Our landmark chateau near Seattle is one of Spectator
the most visited wineries in the world.
We're fl attered, but we don't spend a lot of time
polishing our medals. Our goal is to blend
craftsmanship with innovation to create
exceptional wine experiences. Whether it's
a connoisseur opening a bottle of 93-point
Cabernet Sauvignon from our Canoe
Ridge Estate at a dinner party, or a newbie
discovering a Columbia Valley Riesling
at our Summer Concert Series.
So let's toast our fi rst 50 years. But only as
motivation to produce even more remarkable
Chateau Ste. Michelle wines, moments and
memories in the next 50.
Cheers. The best is yet to come.
©2017 Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville, WA 98072 • Ste-Michelle.com
