Harvest season in Tualatin Valley doesn't hold back, and neither should you. From October 22-25, @houseof_creature is hosting a Women's Adventure Weekend. Saké tastings, chocolate-making, and peak-season produce. https://sipmagazine.com/event/womens-harvest-weekend-in-tualatin-valley/

Meet the hardest-working dogs in Northwest wine country! Their résumés include vineyard security, forklift rides and tasting room greetings. Meet the crew behind the vines. https://sipmagazine.com/meet-the-dogs-of-northwest-wine-country/

Your vodka soda could never. For National Vodka Day, we’ve got 7 Northwest cocktails worth shaking and stirring. From a grapefruit Cosmo to a peppery espresso martini, what are you sipping first? #NationalVodkaDay is this Sunday, Oct 4! Find all 7: https://sipmagazine.com/northwest-vodka-cocktails/

No roads in. No roads out. Forty years of beer. From a forgotten Gold Rush recipe to an ambitious 40 beer pack, Alaskan Brewing celebrates four decades of brewing against the odds. Story by New School Beer.

Alaskan Brewing Celebrates 40 Years of Resilience and Innovation - Sip Magazine

Alaskan Brewing celebrates 40 years in Juneau with a limited-edition 40-pack featuring 10 beers that tell the story of its legacy, innovation and Alaska roots.

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Prost! Fremont Oktoberfest is back Sept. 18–20 with seasonal pours, live music, great food and more. SIP readers get 3 EXTRA drink tickets with a tasting ticket using code SIP26. Raise a stein! https://sipmagazine.com/event/fremont-oktoberfest/

Talking Cedar Brewery's limited-edition MMIW Tribal Pale Ale raises awareness of the Missing and Murdered Indigenous Women crisis, with proceeds supporting the Urban Indian Health Institute. https://sipmagazine.com/talking-cedar-brewery-releases-mmiw-tribal-pale-ale/

For more than 50 years, Ciel du Cheval has supplied fruit to some of Washington's most acclaimed wineries. What makes this legendary vineyard so influential? Read the full story by Aakanksha Agarwal: https://sipmagazine.com/ciel-du-cheval-in-the-glass/

You came for the wine. What made you stay? Maybe it was the vineyard. Maybe it was dinner. Maybe it was the people around the table... Across the Pacific Northwest, wineries are creating experiences that linger long after the last sip.  https://sipmagazine.com/wine-tasting-experiences-northwest/

Stay in the know on the Pacific Northwest beverage scene! Discover new releases, local producers, must visit destinations, industry stories, events and more. 💌 Sign up for the Sip Magazine Insider newsletter: https://sipmagazine.com/sip-magazine-newsletter-signup/

The Northwest’s best spirits competition is back! 🥃 Enter the 2026 Sip Magazine Best of the Northwest Spirits Competition by November 20, 2026.

Submit to Sip Magazine’s 15th Annual Best of the Northwest Spirits Awards - Sip Magazine

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 […]

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Every great bottle has a story. For Scott and Denise Whitman, it began with one question: Why does this wine taste so good? That curiosity led to Whitman Hill Winery in the Yakima Valley. Story by Kristy Wenz. https://sipmagazine.com/whitman-hill-winery-finds-its-why-in-the-yakima-valley/

Master of Wine @breestockmw has spent nearly three decades studying vineyards across the globe. When she arrived in Oregon in 2014, she saw a region with incredible potential as well as a few blind spots. https://sipmagazine.com/bree-stock-on-the-future-of-oregon-wine/ #OregonWine #WillametteValley

The 5th Annual Redmond Wine Walk is happening August 21st at Redmond Town Center, and this year, it's celebrating the women shaping Washington's wine industry through a special Women of Washington Wine Trail feature. https://sipmagazine.com/event/redmond-wine-walk-2026/ #WashingtonWine #WomenInWine

At nearly 90, Norm McKibben is still doing what he's always done best, bringing the right people together. Read how "Stormin' Norman" helped shape Walla Walla's wine country.  into the beloved winery it is today. https://sipmagazine.com/norm-mckibben-pepper-bridge-winery/

125+ beverage options in one afternoon?! On August 15, the Tumwater Artesian Brewfest brings together more than 50 breweries, cideries, and distilleries, along with food, live music, games, and one of WA's most iconic brewing landmarks.  https://sipmagazine.com/event/tumwater-artesian-brewfest/

Submissions are officially open for the 15th Annual Best of the Northwest Wine Competition.

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Sip Magazine's Best of the Northwest Wine Competition honors outstanding wines, wineries and winemakers throughout the Northwest.

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A centuries-old Mediterranean grape is finding an unexpected home in Washington. Could Vermentino be the state's next breakout white wine? Read the story: https://sipmagazine.com/vermentino-a-unicorn-wine-or-washingtons-next-big-thing/

🍻 Happy National IPA Day! Help us build the ultimate Northwest IPA list. Tell us the one IPA every beer lover should try. Drop the beer name and tag the brewery in the comments! We'll tally your recommendations and share the community's favorites next week.

@tintecellars was built on a simple idea: great wine for the greater good. Since 2018, they've donated $1.5M to over 260 organizations across Washington — and that's just the beginning. https://sipmagazine.com/tinte-cellars-wine-as-a-catalyst-for-social-good/ #TinteCellars #WashingtonWine

Aligoté has spent decades in Chardonnay's shadow, but Oregon's Willamette Valley is helping this bright, expressive grape step into the spotlight.  https://sipmagazine.com/out-of-chardonnays-shadow-aligote-finds-a-home-in-oregon/

Other than picking them straight off the bush, there may be no better way to appreciate the Pacific Northwest's berry harvest than through a well-crafted cider. Which Pacific Northwest fruit cider earns the top spot in your summer rotation?

The best drink of your trip might come before you arrive. Discover the Pacific Northwest's best onboard wines, beers, ciders and cocktails in Becky Garrison's latest feature. https://sipmagazine.com/fly-rail-and-sail-your-way-through-the-pacific-northwest/

For 15 years, we've searched for the Northwest's best beers. Registration is now open for the 15th Annual Best of the Northwest Beer Awards. Breweries can enter now through 9/25.  https://sipmagazine.com/celebrating-15-years-of-recognizing-the-northwests-best-beer/

@thewheelapizzapub just dropped Lower McKenzie. A seasonal Salmon-Safe micro-IPA brewed with 100% Oregon-grown ingredients.

The Wheel Releases Lower McKenzie, a micro-IPA featuring 100% Oregon-grown Salmon-Safe Ingredients to highlight Watershed Protection - Sip Magazine

Eugene, Oregon––The Wheel Brewery from Eugene, Oregon just released Lower McKenzie–a seasonal single-varietal McKenzieTM hop micro-IPA with 100% Oregon-sourced Salmon-Safe certified ingredients. The hops were grown at Fobert Farm, a […]

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The same soil that grows Washington's hops, wheat, and barley is now growing its best brewery experiences. We rounded up 5 farm breweries across Yakima, the Tri-Cities, and Walla Walla worth adding to your itinerary. https://sipmagazine.com/best-farm-breweries-in-washington-for-beer-lovers/

Experience The Basalt Bash & Barrel Auction with exclusive barrel tastings, exceptional wines, educational seminars, and time with the winemakers behind The Rocks District.

The Basalt Bash & Barrel Auction - Sip Magazine

The Basalt Bash & Barrel Auction is a one-of-a-kind celebration of The Rocks District of Milton-Freewater, bringing together acclaimed wineries, growers, and wine enthusiasts for a weekend of exceptional wine, […]

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Jello shots are out. Edible cocktails are in and these Lavender French 75 Lemon Jelly Wedges are the perfect place to start. https://sipmagazine.com/meet-your-new-party-trick-lavender-french-75-lemon-jelly-wedges/

How is Ferndale’s Doc Swinson’s thriving in a tough market? By treating whiskey blending like a culinary art. Read the full Sip Magazine story on their award-winning approach to whiskey: 

Doc Swinson’s Is Growing While the Alcohol Industry Struggles - Sip Magazine

Ferndale’s Doc Swinson’s is thriving in a tough spirits market, using innovation, quality, and curiosity to fuel growth.

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What does the Oregon Coast taste like? Pilot House Distilling's new Barrel & Tide Straight American Single Malt is crafted grain to glass in Astoria and inspired by the rugged North Coast. https://sipmagazine.com/pilot-house-distilling-launches-barrel-tide-straight-american-single-malt-whiskey/

Those 5 colorful buildings near the Walla Walla airport have launched some of the valley's most successful wineries. 🍷 Meet the newest winemakers turning dreams into reality and discover your next favorite pour: https://sipmagazine.com/the-walla-walla-incubators-fuel-the-next-generation-of-wineries/