Interview: Washington Wine’s Patron Saint Ted Baseler

The Washington wine region is on fire lately, but even with the steady flow of California wineries moving north, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is still the top dog there. It has been powering the region's reputation for decades, and in 2016 the company's revenues increased 7.8% to $746 million, marking the 16th consecutive year of growth.Your editor recently sat down with SMWE chief Ted Baseler, who has long advocated for collective growth over personal profit, to discuss how innovation has