Paterson, Wash.—Columbia Crest appointed Katie Nelson as the senior director of winemaking. In her new role, Nelson will be responsible for all winemaking decisions across the entire range of Columbia Crest wines, including the Reserve, H3 and Grand Estate tiers. She will also manage other innovation projects produced at the Columbia Crest winery. Nelson previously worked for Ste. Michelle Wine Estates from 1999 to 2015.