AMITY, Ore. (December 30, 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
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
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
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
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.
About Brooks:
Founded in 1998, Brooks is a female-led, family-owned winery located in Amity, Oregon, in the heart of the Willamette Valley. The winery produces 18,000 cases annually across 50 labels, with a focus on Pinot Noir, Riesling, and other aromatic white wines.
Over the years, Brooks has earned widespread acclaim. In 2019, 2021, and 2023, Brooks was designated as one of the Top 100 Wineries in the world by Wine & Spirits Magazine and has been named a 100 Best Fan-Favorite Destination in Oregon six years in a row. In 2023, Brooks was named Green Company of the Year by The Drinks Business and was one of the World’s Best Vineyards in 2023, 2024 and 2025. Recent Brooks wines continue to show up on Jen Dunnuck, Wine Enthusiast and James Suckling Top 100 lists. Janie Brooks Heuck, Managing Director, just received the 2025 Oregon Wine Board’s Outstanding Industry Leadership Award for her two decades of championing sustainability, pioneering global initiatives, and leading Brooks to become the world’s only winery with both B-Corp and Demeter Biodynamic certifications.
Brooks is the living legacy of Jimi Brooks, a visionary Portland native who came to wine through his passion for history and philosophy. Jimi devoted his life to holistic farming and winemaking in the Willamette Valley. Jimi passed away unexpectedly in 2004 at the age of 38. His son Pascal (8 years old at the time) became the Owner of Brooks, and Brooks has continued with the dedication of Jimi’s best friend, Chris Williams (Brooks’ Winemaker Emeritus), and his sister, Janie Heuck (Brooks’ Managing Director). Today, Claire Jarreau serves as Winemaker, and the entire team remains committed to carrying forward Jimi’s vision of quality, sustainability, and community.
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.
