Ste. Michelle Garners Support in Stags Leap Trademark Dispute

You may recall, Ste. Michelle Wine Estates (SMWE) and Treasury Wine Estates (TWE) are tied up in a trademark infringement suit over the use of the word "Stag" on a wine label. Following TWE's motion to dismiss last month, SMWE has issued a hefty response, including letters of support from other Stags Leap District groups.THE ARGUMENTS. SMWE owns Stag's Leap Wine Cellars (SLWC) and TWE owns Stags' Leap Winery. SMWE claims TWE's new North Coast cabernet under its St. Huberts