AMITY, Ore. (December 29, 2025) — Brooks Wine, a leader in purpose-driven hospitality and sustainability in the Willamette Valley, announces the Sip & Savor: Community Tasting Experience Series, a new year-round exploration of non-alcoholic craft beverages, wellness, and community connection. Launching January 10, 2026, the series will invite guests to Brooks for four thoughtfully curated weekends throughout the year. Each gathering will feature panels, guided tastings, cocktail demonstrations, conversations with chefs and
industry leaders, and seasonal menus paired with non-alcoholic wines. Centered around wellness, each weekend will highlight a unique theme, anchored by an intimate small-group roundtable discussion with industry leaders, followed by a tasting experience and a demo or book signing.
The Sip & Savor series highlights NA wines, teas, beers, kombuchas, and low and zero proof cocktails crafted for balance and enjoyment. Each weekend is built around a theme: Makers, Taste and Influence, Energy and Motion, and Ritual and Rest to examine how beverage culture is shifting toward intentionality all year long.
“Sip & Savor is about celebrating craft and connection,” said Jennifer Cossey, General Manager of Brooks. “Whether you are sober curious, exploring moderation, or simply want something delicious in your
glass, this series welcomes everyone. We are excited to host conversations that elevate creators, support wellness, and expand what hospitality can look like in wine country.”
2026 Sip & Savor Series Calendar
The Makers Weekend: January 9–11, 2026
Special Weekend Menu | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
A Table of Taste: A Non-Alcoholic Wine Pairing Experience
Available Friday, Saturday, and Sunday during tasting room hours, this special menu—created in collaboration with celebrated chef Jason French of Open Kitchen—is offered alongside our current menu and
paired with thoughtfully selected non-alcoholic wines.
Saturday, January 10, 2026 | 12:00 PM – 3:00 PM
12:00–1:15 PM | Panel Discussion
Pouring Innovation: The Craft of Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Discover how non-alcoholic beverages are made and hear the stories behind their creation. Meet the makers and innovators, and taste through examples to find your perfect match.
Moderated by Clive Pursehouse, U.S. Editor, Decanter Magazine
Featured Speakers:
Matt Thomas, Founder & Brewer — Brew Dr. Kombucha
Cyler Varnum, Founder & Winemaker — Varnum Vintners
Ari Walker, Founder & President — DHŌS Spirits
Joanna Engel, Associate Winemaker — Union Wine Company
1:15–2:30 PM | Guided Tasting Experience
Featuring:
DHŌS Spirits
Brew Dr. Kombucha
Smith Tea
Varnum Vintners
Union Wine Company
2:30–3:00 PM | Cocktail Demonstration & Tasting
Featuring DHŌS Spirits
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The Taste & Influence Weekend: April 3–5, 2026
Special Weekend Menu | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
A Table of Taste: A Non-Alcoholic Wine Pairing Experience
Enjoy a spring-inspired menu created in collaboration with Chef Jason French of Open Kitchen, featuring garden-driven brunch items paired with non-alcoholic wines. Offered Friday through Sunday during tasting
room hours.
Saturday, April 4, 2026 | Sip & Savor: Taste & Influence Roundtable
12:00–1:15 PM | Panel Discussion
Craft, Culture & Conscious Choice: Redefining the Modern Beverage Lifestyle
A lively Q&A with chefs, sommeliers, and wellness leaders exploring how mindful drinking and NA options complement modern lifestyles and hospitality rituals.
Moderated by Nori De Vega
Featured Speakers:
Austin Bridges, Sommelier — Nostrana
Jason French, Chef & Founder — Open Kitchen
Anna Sweet, Artist & Founder — Artist Block Wine
1:15–2:30 PM | Guided Tasting Experience
Featuring:
Wilderton Spirits
Smith Tea
Estelle Imports
Well Played Wines
Roaming Nobles NA Beer
2:30–3:00 PM | Cocktail Demonstration
Featuring Wilderton Spirits
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The Energy & Motion Weekend: August 2–3, 2026
A conversation during National Wellness Month exploring how movement, performance, and recovery influence what—and how—we choose to drink, and how to create balance around celebration.
Special Weekend Menu | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
A Table of Taste: A Non-Alcoholic Wine Pairing Experience
A seasonal summer menu created in collaboration with a guest chef, paired with non-alcoholic wines and offered Saturday and Sunday during tasting room hours.
Featured Speakers:
To be announced
1:15–2:30 PM | Guided Tasting Experience
Featuring:
Galaxy Imports
Day One Distribution
More to come!
2:30–3:00 PM | Cocktail Demonstration & Tasting
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The Ritual & Rest Weekend: October 9–11, 2026
In alignment with World Mental Health Day, join us for an intimate discussion on daily rituals, slowing down, and creating moments of care. The afternoon concludes with an interactive tasting and special
demonstration focused on rest, presence, and intentional living.
Special Weekend Menu | 11:00 AM–5:00 PM
A Table of Taste: A Non-Alcoholic Wine Pairing Experience
A fall-inspired menu created in collaboration with a guest chef, paired with non-alcoholic wines and offered Friday – Sunday during tasting room hours.
Featured Speakers:
To be announced
1:15–2:30 PM | Guided Tasting Experience
Featuring:
To be announced
2:30–3:00 PM | Cocktail Demonstration & Tasting
Reservations
Tasting Room Reservations:
https://www.exploretock.com/brookswinery/detail/140032/brooks-classic-experience-in-the-tasting-room
Panel & Tasting Experience Tickets $30: (members receive 20% off ticket price)
https://www.exploretock.com/brookswinery/detail/586816/sip-savor-community-tasting-experience
The Sip & Savor series reinforces Brooks’ leadership in
forward-thinking hospitality, community engagement, and mindful
beverage innovation. As a certified B Corporation and Demeter
Biodynamic winery, Brooks continues to broaden its offerings while
uplifting beverage creators, wellness leaders, and cultural voices who
are redefining what it means to gather and raise a glass.
For more information, visit brookswine.com and follow @brookswinery on Instagram and Facebook. Brooks is located at: 21101 SE Cherry Blossom Lane, Amity, OR 97101.
