Chateau Ste Michelle

When Chateau Ste. Michelle was founded in 1967, many believed great wine could only come from Italy or California. Our founders set out to prove otherwise—and in doing so, established Washington’s first premium winery. From the beginning, Chateau Ste. Michelle helped put Washington State on the global map through terroir-driven winemaking, innovation, and award-winning craftsmanship. Today, it remains the most iconic winery in Washington and a leader in shaping the future of American wine. Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington state’s founding winery featuring award-winning wines and an unparalleled tasting experience at our historic chateau and grounds near Seattle.

Our winemaking philosophy is to highlight the style, quality and expression of our Washington state vineyards. We strive to respect the varietal characters and individuality of each location, yet still craft each wine to give you a pleasurable, food friendly experience.

Set on 105 wooded acres, Chateau Ste. Michelle is Washington’s oldest winery, a destination experience, and a wine lover’s oasis. With so much to explore—from tastings to tours to private events—an hour here can easily become three.