As one of the first in Washington's Woodinville Wine Country "warehouse district," restaurant industry vet, sommelier and Tennessee native Chris Sparkman started his winery in 2004, centered around his family. Naming his wines after his children and his children...
What's better than an empty nest after kids go to college, 15 acres of apple orchards and a view of Mount Gardner and the North Cascade Mountains? Probably not much, but your own ciderhouse comes in at a close second. This scenario was brought to Richard and Lynne...
Seasonal ales might be the guilty pleasure of the brewer's trade. Although standard, staple beers are a must for the in-house tap list and for distribution purposes, the small-batch, timely infusions of seasonal ales are a pleasant departure from the norm, running...
The celebration of a generous summer, harvest season in the Northwest is a time for all things wine. From Oregon to British Columbia, the Northwest is rich in its viticultural offerings, and early autumn is the perfect time to sample new releases, participate in...
On the cool morning of October 12, 1810, the good citizens of Bavaria crowded together and waited in heady anticipation before the city gates of Munich. They were there to celebrate the wedding of Bavarian Crown Prince Ludwig to Princess Therese of...
Wine has become a big deal in Washington over the years. It’s boosted the state’s economy, giving people something local to sip on and us here at Sip Northwest Magazine a job. Take a look back at where it all began 30 years ago in the harmonious landscape of the...
Find a different buzz at the Bremerton Summer BrewFest If last month’s Washington Brewers Festival was the Washington Beer Commission’s summer get together, then this next festival will keep that seasonal buzz going. Set sail and map your voyage to Bremerton...
