Ciel du Cheval, in the Glass
Ciel du Cheval provides fruit to more than 20 Washington wineries, each of which seek out the impeccably consistent profile for which the legendary vineyard is known. The name doesn’t have a fitting translation. “Ciel du Cheval” was meant to reflect Horse Heaven...
Beyond the Tasting: How Pacific Northwest Wineries are Becoming Destinations
If you’ve ever been to a typical wine tasting, you likely know the rundown: you’re handed a glass, given several pours, and you either buy a bottle or leave on your merry way. That was the experience. What if wine tasting came with more reasons to linger? Across...
The Why Behind the Wine
What happens when two wine-loving, native Washingtonians fall into the rabbit hole of wine? They move to the Yakima Valley and plant a vineyard, of course. At least for Scott and Denise Whitman, that’s how Whitman Hill Winery eventually came to be. But first there was...
A Global Perspective on Oregon Wine
With nearly three decades studying vineyards around the world, Bree Stock reassesses Oregon wine — and where she believes the region might be headed next When Bree Stock first arrived in Oregon to work harvest in 2014, the Willamette Valley immediately felt familiar....
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SUBMISSIONS ARE NOW OPEN! Celebrating its 15th year, Sip Magazine’s Best of the Northwest Spirits Competition honors the standout spirits and talented distillers raising the bar across our region. For more than a decade, the competition has recognized the Northwest’s...
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Ciel du Cheval, in the Glass
Ciel du Cheval provides fruit to more than 20 Washington wineries, each of which seek out the impeccably consistent profile for which the legendary vineyard is known. The name doesn’t have a fitting translation. “Ciel du Cheval” was meant to reflect Horse Heaven Hills, a nearby geographic landmark in Washington wine country. Instead, it means “sky of the horse,” a linguistic accident, attributed to a rough translation attempt in the vineyard’s early days. French speakers still find it...
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Yuzu in the Sun: A Sparkling Apéritif for Porch Sipping
Living in Oregon, sunshine feels like something I wait for all year. When summer finally arrives, I bask in the abundance of longer evenings, slow conversation, and a little more time spent outside...
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Von Ebert Brewing to Release Fresh Hop Beers
A spin on their classic offerings, Von Ebert Brewing will brew fresh hop versions of Volatile Substance NW IPA and Sector 7 Hazy IPA PORTLAND, Ore. — This week, Von Ebert Brewing will release its first fresh hop beer of the season to celebrate Northwest breweries’...
Fremont Brewing Teams Up With Husky Legend Sonny Sixkiller for 6 Killer Native Lager
Just in time for football season, Fremont Brewing is tapping into a little Seattle nostalgia with the release of 6 Killer Native Lager, a new limited-release beer created with Husky football legend Sonny Sixkiller and in collaboration with the Jamestown S’Klallam...
Talking Cedar Brewery Spotlights Crisis of Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women with Release of Limited-Edition Tribal Pale Ale
Featuring Original Artwork by Chehalis Tribal Artist, Limited-Release Beer Supports Urban Indian Health Institute ROCHESTER, WA – August 24, 2026 – Talking Cedar Brewery, owned and operated by the Chehalis Tribe in Rochester, WA, today announces the...
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...
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Cut Club, Ethan Stowell’s Latest Restaurant Concept, Now Open at Hotel Max
The modern steakhouse offers prime cuts, an elevated raw bar and all-day dining. SEATTLE - Hotel Max, Downtown Seattle’s music-centric hotel known for its creative spirit and connection to the...
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2 Towns Ciderhouse Launches Hunger Action Month Campaign to Benefit Oregon Food Bank
Community-wide effort invites Oregonians to fight hunger through grocery rebates, food donations and the 16th Annual Harvest Party CORVALLIS, Ore. (Sept. 1, 2026) – This September, every qualifying grocery purchase, every food donation and every Harvest Party ticket...
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Beyond the Tasting: How Pacific Northwest Wineries are Becoming Destinations
If you’ve ever been to a typical wine tasting, you likely know the rundown: you’re handed a glass, given several pours, and you either buy a bottle or leave on your merry way. That was the experience. What if wine tasting came with more reasons to linger? Across...
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,...
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...
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A good drink tastes even better when it’s dressed to impress. The right glass, the perfect pour, a vessel that feels intentional in your hand — it all matters. This season, we’ve rounded up our...