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| Pacific N.W. - Washington |
| Chateau Ste. Michelle |
14111 NE 145th Street |
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Virtually across the street from Columbia Winery is our next stop, Chateau Ste. Michelle, which has been producing European varietal wines since 1967. It is best known for its award-winning Chardonnay, Merlot, and Cabernet Sauvignon. Its white wines are fermented and aged right in Woodinville, while its reds are made in eastern Washington just west of Paterson on the Columbia River. The facilities and grounds here (87 acres) are beautiful, with peacocks strutting around on the lawns. In 1912, Seattle lumber baron Frederick Stimson made his home here, with gardens designed by the Olmsteds, the same family responsible for Seattle’s Volunteer Park and New York City’s Central Park. Now on the National Register of Historic Places, Stimson’s home is used for special events. A variety of tour, tasting, and event options are yours, including wine appreciation seminars and a summer concert series (Summer Festival on the Green) to benefit the arts. (14111 NE 145th; open from 10 am to 4:30 pm daily; 425-488-1133; www.chateau-stemichelle.com.)
