NEW ACQUISITIONS AND VENTURES FOR STE. MICHELLE WINE

Ste. Michelle Wine Estates of Washington is set to acquire Erath Winery in Oregon - known as one of the best pinot producers in the state – starting July 1. The sales agreement includes the Dundee-based winery, the Erath brand name, its inventory and the long-term contracts of all Oregon grapes grown by Dick Erath.

Along with Ste. Michelle’s new acquisition, the company announced today that Glazer’s will distribute their products in Iowa, while Olinger Distributing Company - a partnership between Glazer's and M & D Investments - will distribute Ste. Michelle in Indiana. Both appointments are effective June 1. “We congratulate our Iowa and Indiana teams, as their reputation for brand building and customer service have been rewarded with these important appointments,” said Keith Petrauskas, Glazer’s Midwest region president.