Ch. Ste. Michelle Celebrates 50 Years: Thomas Matthews Interviews Ted Baseler

The Washington wine industry has been transformed since 1967, the year that Ch. Ste. Michelle first produced wine from European grape varieties. CEO Ted Baseler recounts the landmark moments as he talks with Wine Spectator's Thomas Matthews.

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