The oldest winery in Washington State
If you want to spend a pleasing afternoon having a glass of award winning, premium wine, while inhaling more than 100-year-old history, Chateau St. Michelle Winery in Washington State is the place to go.
Just thirty minutes away from Downtown Seattle, tucked in a gorgeous French style estate in Woodinville, this winery offers premium local wines, and along with their rich heritage, fashions experience that you will never forget.
Jelena, herself has just visited this beautiful place, and enjoyed a glass of their vintage Sauvignon Blanc, while getting sun kissed in their estate yard. That inspired us to write and share with you our amazing experience. Let’s start.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery History
Originally built in 1912, this winery roots back to the entreaty of Prohibition. During that same year it planted it roots on the Seattle’s lumber baron, Frederick Stimson estate.
In 1967 they were honored to welcome Andre Tchelistcheff, who introduced a renewed line of premium wines, Ste. Michelle Vintners. That same year, they created a French style winery Chateau in Woodinville, that stands proudly till nowadays, with its restored name Chateau Ste. Michelle . The very first vines were imbedded at Cold Creek Vineyard, Eastern Washington in 1972, followed by Canoe Ridge Estate Vineyard planting its vines in 1991.Nowadays, the winery is celebrating more than 50 years of winemaking.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Philosophy
According to their experts, their winemaking philosophy is to emphasize the panache and superiority of their Washington state vineyards, while preserving the appeal and individuality of each location, yet still craft each wine to give you an enjoyable experience.
Chateau Ste. Michelle Acclaim
Quality is definitely the driving force in everything they do. Their work family have devoted decades investing into top-notch vineyards through the Columbia Valley, finest winemaking equipment, and world-class winemaking talent. That has definitely led them to be “leading force” on the wine market in the area, as well as winning countless awards.
Chateau Ste. Michell Awards
The winery offers an indoor restaurant, where you can wine and dine on an ordinary night, or attend one of their many concerts and events. If you are interested in purchasing their award winning wines, make sure you check out their unique selection that is a “true heaven on earth” for the most passionate connoisseurs.
Family and pet friendly, this place is truly a wonderful gateway for all.
Join their Vintage Reserve Club
If you would like to further your Chateau Ste. Michelle wine experience and have an exclusive inside of their rare and limited release wines, you can join Vintage Reserve Club . Other benefits include, exclusive access to wine tasting events, access to “Club Only” hours, 20 percent off purchases, and many more.
Conservation Efforts
Chateau Ste. Michell Winery is the industry leader for sustainability on the market. Their largest efforts go to water conservation, reduction of consumption of energy, and sizable waste decrease. Having to say that, they are receivers of Live and Salmon Safe Certifications in 2009, and are big part of Washington State Certified EnviroStars Business.
4 Interesting and Educational Facts about Chateau Ste. Michell Winery
- Chateau Ste. Michell is the oldest winery in Washington State
- They are renown for infusing New World innovation with Old World winemaking traditions.
- Chateau Ste. Michelle is one of the few premium wineries in the world having both, red and white, state-of-the-art wineries.
- The winery is spread out on 105 wooded acres, and unique state of the art architecture.
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