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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.

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.

Abeja founders Ken and Ginger Harrison came to Walla Walla Valley in the late 1990s searching for land suitable for planting world-class Cabernet Sauvignon. While searching for an ideal vineyard location, the couple discovered an extraordinary historic farmstead that captured their hearts and sparked their imagination, and the idea for Abeja took hold. Not only was the property suited for grape growing and winemaking, but by restoring the farmstead’s existing buildings, the Harrisons saw the opportunity to preserve the property’s rich heritage while creating a one-of-a-kind Walla Walla wine country destination. Ken and Ginger purchased the farmstead in 2000 and made Abeja’s first Cabernet Sauvignon in 2001. Today, Abeja is the realization of the Harrisons' vision. Surrounded by 38 acres of creeks, gardens, and vineyards, the estate is home to a winery, upscale lodging, fine dining, and private events. Abeja (pronounced “ah-BAY-ha”) is Spanish for a bee. It was chosen to honor a deep-rooted respect for the environment and as a reminder of the importance of working together in a community. Husband-and-wife winemakers Daniel Wampfler and Amy Alvarez-Wampfler craft Abeja's acclaimed Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Merlot as well as the winery's sought-after, limited-release estate and reserve wines. The winery’s sustainably farmed vineyards, Skysill, Heather Hill, and Mill Creek, are the cornerstones of all the wines. Adjacent to the winery is The Inn at Abeja, providing year-round lodging for those seeking a restorative, one-of-a-kind wine country experience. The property’s original outbuildings welcome overnight guests with a unique mix of private cottages, rooms, and suites. The property is also home to The Kitchen at Abeja, an elegant fine dining experience celebrating innovative Pacific Northwest cuisine. Guests enjoy a five or seven-course prix fixe menu, as well as an optional wine pairing menu designed in collaboration with Abeja's winemakers.