Vermentino: A Unicorn Wine or Washington’s Next Big Thing?
Across eastern Washington, vineyards and wineries are quietly evolving. After decades dominated by classic Bordeaux and Rhône white wines, a vibrant new star has arrived: Vermentino. Commonly linked with Mediterranean climates, this grape was first cultivated in Italy...
Submit to Sip Magazine’s 15th Annual Best of the Northwest Wine Awards
Submissions are now open!Now celebrating its 15th year, Sip Magazine's Best of the Northwest Wine Competition continues to recognize the wines, wineries and winemakers shaping the future of the Northwest. This year, we're proud to welcome Trysk Print Solutions as our...
Tinte Cellars: Wine as a Catalyst for Social Good
“Philanthropy isn’t something we do alongside our business — it’s at the heart of our business,” says Cameron James, general manager at Tinte Cellars. This isn’t what you expect to hear from a winery. You expect deep dives in grape selection and swooning about...
Out of Chardonnay’s Shadow: Aligoté Finds a Home in Oregon
Burgundy might be keeping a secret, but Oregon’s Willamette Valley is bringing it out into the open. Aligoté is the “other” white grape of Bourgogne, often found living in Chardonnay’s shadow. It generally boasts vibrant acidity, versatility and range. Worldwide,...
Fly, Rail and Sail Your Way Through the Pacific Northwest
Start your adventure before you arrive with a slate of regional craft beverages aboard trains, planes and ferries The Pacific Northwest has always celebrated a strong sense of place. That connection to local agriculture and craftsmanship doesn’t stop at wineries,...
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Choose Summerland: Community Calls on British Columbians for Support During Bald Range Wildfire
Purchasing local products, sharing Summerland businesses, and planning a future visit are meaningful ways to support the community Purchasing local products, sharing Summerland businesses, and planning a future visit are meaningful ways to support the community [SUMMERLAND, BC] As the Bald Range wildfire continues to impact Summerland and surrounding areas, people across British Columbia have been asking a simple question: How can we help? While firefighters, first responders, emergency...
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Meet your new party trick: Lavender French 75 Lemon Jelly Wedges
Feather & Folly Gin is built for citrus. Its bright botanical profile lifts lemon rather than competing with it, and the floral notes pair naturally with lavender. Set inside real lemon peel...
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Brick West Brewing Announces Ol’ Crimson 509 IPA Collaboration with the Cougar Collective
Limited-release collaboration with the Cougar Collective debuts August 5 in Spokane Spokane, WA—Brick West Brewing is proud to announce the release of Ol’ Crimson 509 IPA, a limited-edition West Coast IPA created in partnership with the Cougar Collective. Inspired by...
Meet Breakside’s Newest Year Round Beer: West Coast IPA
PORTLAND, Ore. July 31, 2026 — Breakside Brewery, one of Portland's most award-winning breweries, today announced the release of its newest year-round beer, Breakside West Coast IPA, now available in 12oz 6-pack cans and on draft at all Breakside locations. To...
Oregon Hop Growers See Fantastic Quality in 2026
In 2026, the volume of hop acreage stayed relatively flat, but growers and brewers are excited about the quality of this year’s harvest PORTLAND, Ore. — Next week, many of Oregon’s hop growers will begin the first round of harvest, with fresh hop beer season soon to...
Triceratops Brewing and Well 80 Brewhouse Can Historic Collab for First Time
(Tumwater, Wash.) July 27, 2026 — What do you get by combining a classic pre-Prohibition recipe with one of the South Sound's favorite beers? A blend of historic proportions! Leotucky Lager (5% ABV), the latest collaboration between friends Rob Horn of Triceratops...
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Drinkers Beware: Fan-Favorite Halloween Experience Black Lagoon Returns to Haunt Cocktail Bars Across N. America
This fall, the award-winning Halloween pop-up transforms 34 celebrated bars across the US and Canada into immersive sanctuaries of artisanal cocktails, eerie decor, and spirited seasonal...
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Portland Cider Co. Welcomes Oregon Zoo’s New Red Pandas With Special-Edition Pacific Berry
Fourth annual Oregon Zoo Foundation partnership supports animals at the zoo and wildlife around the world CLACKAMAS, Ore. — Portland Cider Co. is welcoming the Oregon Zoo’s two new red pandas with a special-edition release of Pacific Berry featuring playful red panda...
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Start your adventure before you arrive with a slate of regional craft beverages aboard trains, planes and ferries The Pacific Northwest has always celebrated a strong sense of place. That connection to local agriculture and craftsmanship doesn’t stop at wineries,...
The Hilltop Unveils a New Cultural Destination Above the Columbia
A visionary nonprofit — created by the founders of the legendary Gorge Amphitheatre — announces a mission-driven cultural campus, launching with its inaugural SOAR Festival on Saturday, August 22, 2026, featuring David Foster and Friends, Katharine McPhee, and the...
Curiosity Roads Unveils Belgian Beer Pilgrimage With Victory Brewing Co-Founder Bill Covaleski
Once-In-A-Lifetime Journey Offers Rare Access to Small Trappist Breweries, Lambic Producers and Farm Breweries That Define Belgian Beer Culture Portland, OR (June 8, 2026) – The serious beer lover's dream vacation is here. This fall, boutique travel...
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Where Craft Meets Convenience: iGulu’s Take on Home Brewing
In today’s drinks landscape, where convenience often outweighs craft, a quieter shift is taking hold. Consumers are craving something more tactile, more personal and more connected to what’s in...