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Founded in November of 1954 and headquartered in Woodinville, WA. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a premium wine company in the U.S. The company, located outside of Seattle, Washington, has a distinguished history that dates back eighty years to 1934. Wines under the Ste. Michelle label were first introduced in 1967, and since that time the company has expanded its vineyard holdings to more than three thousand and nine hundred acres in Washington, Oregon and California. Today its 'String of Pearls' wine portfolio represents owned or imported brands that demonstrate the producers' unwavering commitment to creating distinctive, quality wines from authentic estate vineyards.

Novelty Hill-Januik is a premier Washington winery where acclaimed wines are crafted in a visually stunning, architecturally distinctive building in the heart of Woodinville Wine Country. Led by renowned winemaker Mike Januik and his son, Andrew Januik, the winery is home to the acclaimed wines of Novelty Hill and Januik, crafted with a deep appreciation for Washington’s vineyards and an unwavering commitment to quality. The winery’s contemporary tasting room allows guests to experience Novelty Hill-Januik’s award-winning wines while enjoying floor-to-ceiling views of the winemaking process. The in-house culinary team curates a seasonal menu that highlights thoughtful pairings, and the building’s beautifully designed multi-functional rooms and expansive gardens provide an inviting setting for private events, from intimate gatherings to grand celebrations. With award-winning wines, warm hospitality, and a setting that blends beauty with functionality and versatility, Novelty Hill-Januik is an ideal destination for wine lovers and event hosts alike.

Long Shadows Vintners was founded in 2002 by Washington wine visionary Allen Shoup, who as President and CEO of Chateau Ste. Michelle from 1984-2000 forged partnerships with internationally acclaimed vintners Piero Antinori (Col Solare) and Dr. Ernst Loosen (Eroica Riesling). Long Shadows Vintners now builds upon those successes by bringing some of the world’s most celebrated winemakers from the finest wine regions around the globe to Washington in order to create world class wines that showcase the viticultural excellence of Washington State's Columbia Valley. Each vintner partners individually with Shoup and resident winemaker Gilles Nicault on a distinct winemaking program to produce a single “best of type” wine under a unique label. These include: Pedestal Merlot by Michel Rolland (international consultant and owner Le Bon Pasteur, Pomerol); Sequel Syrah by John Duval (formerly of Penfold’s Grange, South Australia); Poet’s Leap Riesling by Armin Diel (Schlossgut Diel, Nahe, Germany); Pirouette by Agustin Huneeus (Quintessa, Napa Valley) and Philippe Melka (Vineyard 29, Hundred Acre, Napa Valley); Chester-Kidder by Gilles Nicault (former winemaker at Woodward Canyon, Walla Walla Valley) and Allen Shoup; Feather Cabernet Sauvignon by Randy Dunn (Dunn Vineyards, Napa Valley, formerly of Caymus); and Saggi by Ambrogio & Giovanni Folonari (Cabreo, Nozzole, from Chianti Classico and La Fuga, Brunello di Montalcino, Tuscany). Long Shadows is named in tribute to the stature of this select group of individuals, who continue to shape the wine industry with their benchmark wines and wineries.