Ste. Michelle Buys A to Z Wineworks

Dear Client:  Ste. Michelle Wine Estates has acquired Oregon-based A to Z Wineworks, marking the first strategic acquisition for SMWE since being acquired itself by private equity firm Sycamore Partners, per release. Financial details were not disclosed. This acquisition gives SMWE a "substantial presence" in Oregon, alongside Ste. Michelle's Erath Winery. A to Z was established in 2002 by two families, who are Oregon wine industry veterans - Bill Hatcher and Deb Hatcher, and Cheryl Francis and Sam Tannahill. The company's portfolio