Ste. Michelle Wine Estates operates a diversified portfolio of eight owned wine brands plus three Oregon-based brands it distributes, reaching all 50 US states and over 100 countries. The company is actively hiring across operations, sales, and manufacturing—with 36 roles posted in the last 30 days—while tackling digital transformation priorities (ecommerce, SEO, consumer segmentation, content management) and internal operational challenges (equipment breakdowns, distribution growth, talent retention). The tech stack is traditional enterprise (JD Edwards, Dynamics 365, Office suite, POS systems), reflecting a manufacturing-first organization moving toward digital-first capabilities.
Notable leadership hires: Tasting Room Lead, Culinary Event Lead, Wine Tent Lead
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is a privately held wine company headquartered in Woodinville, Washington, with roots tracing to 1933. The company produces and distributes premium wines under eight house brands—Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Liquid Light, ESTIVAL, ETHOS, Spring Valley Vineyard, and Northstar—plus serves as sales agent for three additional Oregon wineries. The portfolio spans Washington and Oregon growing regions and reaches consumers across all 50 US states and approximately 100 countries. The organization operates tasting rooms, hosts summer concert events, and manages a multi-brand digital and ecommerce presence. With 1,001–5,000 employees, the company balances production operations, direct-to-consumer experiences, and wholesale distribution.
Primary tools include JD Edwards (ERP), Dynamics 365, Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint), POS systems, and consumer platforms (Meta, Google, Instacart, TikTok) for marketing and fulfillment. No major tech migrations or new adoptions are currently active.
Woodinville, Washington. The company was founded in 1933 and remains the first premium wine company established in Washington state.
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