Columbia Crest Splits Off Two Vines to Focus on Higher-end Wines

Dear Client: Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has created a stand-alone brand from its Columbia Crest Two Vines collection by separating it in two. Beginning in January, Two Vines will no longer be associated with the Columbia Crest label, reports Great Northwest Wine. The new Two Vines brand includes a merlot, cabernet sauvignon, chardonnay, gewurztraminer, riesling, sauvignon blanc, shiraz and a merlot-cabernet blend. Due to a red grape shortage, Ste. Michelle will be using California red grapes to supplement the Washington