WOODINVILLE, Wash. — In a significant shift for the Pacific Northwest wine industry, the Wyckoff family, based in the Yakima Valley, has acquired Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the company announced Tuesday.
This acquisition marks the first time in over 50 years that Ste. Michelle will be under the ownership of a private Washington-based company.
“Our team is thrilled to welcome family ownership with deep roots in Washington’s wine and grape-growing community who share our vision for sustained growth and our uncompromising commitment to wine quality,” stated David Bowman, Co-CEO of Ste. Michelle Wine Estates…