Whether You are Outdoorsy or Outsidey, Penticton Could be Your Paradise
Sometimes you just want to get in the car and go. Pack a bag with enough clothes for a long weekend and hit the road for an adventure. But you’ve done Walla Walla and the Oregon coast. You’ve done Portland, Seattle and both Vancouvers. Now where? Head north, my...
The Lewis-Clark Valley Finds its Footing
An overlooked corner of Idaho and Washington is reestablishing itself as one of the Northwest’s most intriguing wine regions From the canyon rim, a dramatic landscape opens up to basalt outcrops, wind-shaped slopes, and, far below, the Snake and Clearwater rivers...
Sun, Vines & Hops: Your Yakima Valley Getaway Guide
Yakima Valley became Washington’s first recognized AVA over 40 years ago and still produces more premium wine grapes than anywhere else in the state. It’s also one of the largest hop producing regions in the world, growing approximately 75% of the total hop acreage...
Why Spring Is The Best Time To Visit Whitefish, Montana
A few days in a vibrant mountain town blooming into its secret season Spring in Whitefish, Montana, is not a shoulder season in the usual sense. Locals will tell you it is the “secret season.” Whitefish sits in the northern end of the Flathead Valley, close to the...
Sip Magazine Publisher Kristin Bacon Named “Rock Star” of the Washington Wine Industry by Alexandria Nicole Cellars; 2023 Rock Star Red Officially Released April 23
Seattle, WA (April 23, 2026) — Sip Magazine is proud to announce that its founder and CEO/Publisher, Kristin Bacon, has been recognized as a “Rock Star” of the Washington wine industry by Alexandria Nicole Cellars (ANC). The highly anticipated 2023 Rock Star Red, a...
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Applications Open for Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship for Writers and Communicators
Fellowship returns for third year, offering recipients an immersive trip and stipend SEATTLE (May 5, 2026)—Applications are open for the 2026 Allen Shoup Memorial Fellowship for writers and communicators. Now in its third year, the fellowship will award up to two recipients with an immersive trip to Washington’s vineyards and wineries, along with a stipend. The Fellowship was established in memory of Allen Shoup, who passed away in 2022. Shoup played a pioneering role in...
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Pear & Petal: A Festive Toast to Lunar New Year
When a celebration observed by nearly 20% of the world’s population rolls around, it deserves more than a nod — it deserves a proper cocktail. Lunar New Year marks the arrival of spring and the...
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Sun, Vines & Hops: Your Yakima Valley Getaway Guide
Yakima Valley became Washington’s first recognized AVA over 40 years ago and still produces more premium wine grapes than anywhere else in the state. It’s also one of the largest hop producing regions in the world, growing approximately 75% of the total hop acreage...
The Spring Beer Reset: Fresh Styles to Drink Right Now
For the better part of the last decade, IPAs have dominated the American beer conversation. Bold, intensely aromatic and endlessly riffable, they have absolutely earned their place on tap lists from Seattle to Portland and beyond. Walk into any Pacific Northwest...
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Ferry & Friends Fest Brings a Floating Beer Experience to Seattle This Summer Seattle doesn’t lack for great beer festivals, but it’s rare to find one that literally sets sail. It’s even rarer for one to sell out almost instantly. Fair Isle Brewing’s Ferry...
Kulshan Brewing Company Begins Distribution of Zero to Hero NA IPA
BELLINGHAM, WA – Kulshan Brewing Company is expanding its lineup of non-alcoholic options with the distribution launch of its Zero to Hero NA IPA, alongside the introduction of additional NA offerings across its taprooms. Originally released as...
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Necesita Tequila Named Premium Tequila Partner for Columbia Distributing
Strategic partnership expands availability across the Pacific Northwest and accelerates brand growth PORTLAND, OR — MAY, 1, 2026 — Necesita Tequila, Portland’s woman-owned premium tequila brand,...
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Lost Lake Cider Launches Limited Edition Cherry Tangerine for Spring
SEATTLE, WA – Lost Lake Cider, the Seattle-based craft cidery known for its bold, fruit-forward flavors and clean, refreshing finish, announces the release of Cherry Tangerine, a vibrant new cider available on draft and in 4-pack 16 oz cans at select retailers...
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Whether You are Outdoorsy or Outsidey, Penticton Could be Your Paradise
Sometimes you just want to get in the car and go. Pack a bag with enough clothes for a long weekend and hit the road for an adventure. But you’ve done Walla Walla and the Oregon coast. You’ve done Portland, Seattle and both Vancouvers. Now where? Head north, my...
The Lewis-Clark Valley Finds its Footing
An overlooked corner of Idaho and Washington is reestablishing itself as one of the Northwest’s most intriguing wine regions From the canyon rim, a dramatic landscape opens up to basalt outcrops, wind-shaped slopes, and, far below, the Snake and Clearwater rivers...
Sun, Vines & Hops: Your Yakima Valley Getaway Guide
Yakima Valley became Washington’s first recognized AVA over 40 years ago and still produces more premium wine grapes than anywhere else in the state. It’s also one of the largest hop producing regions in the world, growing approximately 75% of the total hop acreage...
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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...