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  • January 15th 2026 Issue
  • Story by Ross Courtney

    • New owners bring new optimism to Washington wine industry

    Wine professionals call Wyckoff purchase of Ste. Michelle good news for Washington.

    The Wyckoff family, a pillar of Eastern Washington specialty crop production, has purchased Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, giving the state’s largest wine company its first local owner in 50 years. Here’s how wine industry folks reacted…

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    Grapes, Ross Courtney, January 15th 2026 Issue
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    Ross Courtney
    Ross Courtney is an associate editor for Good Fruit Grower, writing articles and taking photos for the print magazine and website. He has a degree from Pacific Lutheran University. -- Follow the author -- Contact: 509-930-8798 or email.
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