Ste. Michelle Wine Estates Sold for $1.2 Billion to Private Firm
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates was acquired by private equity firm Sycamore Partners Management in a cash deal valued at $1.2 billion. The deal will give Sycamore Partners full control over nearly 30,000 acres of vineyards throughout Washington, Oregon, and California.
Known as a pioneer of wine-growing in Washington, St. Michelle Wine Estates is one of the largest wine companies in the U.S. and the largest in the Pacific Northwest.
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DATES: August 9 – 10, 2021
LOCATION: Metropolitan Pavilion, New York, NY
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DATES: August 23 – 25, 2021
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DATES: August 23 – 26, 2021
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DATES: September 20 – 23, 2021
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DATES: September 27 – 29, 2021
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DATES: August 9 – 11, 2021
LOCATION: Tropicana, Las Vegas, NV
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DATES: Wine: September 1, 2021 Spirits: October 6, 2021
LOCATION: Agoura, CA
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DATES: September 13 - 15, 2021
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