Sip the Gorge is an intimate holiday wine tasting and small bites pairing event celebrating the best of the Columbia Gorge AVA at the historic Mountain View Grange. For one day only, 10+ boutique, small-batch wineries will gather under one roof, pouring wines made exclusively from Columbia Gorge AVA grapes. Guests will have the chance to meet winemakers, discover new favorites, and connect with fellow wine lovers in a cozy holiday setting featuring the 3 Rivers Jazz Project.

Set alongside White Salmon’s inaugural Village Lights celebration, Sip the Gorge offers a festive wine experience with an indie spirit. It’s more than a tasting—it’s about connection, craftsmanship, and Columbia Gorge pride.

The event will be held on Sunday, December 7, 2025, from 2-6 PM at the Mountain View Grange in White Salmon. Attendance is limited to 125 guests, creating an intimate atmosphere where every sip feels personal. Proceeds from Sip the Gorge will directly support downtown White Salmon beautification projects, so each ticket sold helps give back to the community.

Why Sip the Gorge? Because every wine poured tells the story of the Columbia Gorge AVA. This event highlights boutique, independent winemakers crafting small-batch wines you won’t find just anywhere. And with its holiday edition, Sip the Gorge pairs perfectly with the sparkle of Village Lights—a weekend filled with music, carolers, pop-ups, a fun run, and festive cheer.

Make a weekend of it. Spend Saturday enjoying the Village Lights festivities and return Sunday for Sip the Gorge. Together, these events create a new holiday tradition in White Salmon, blending community spirit, small-town charm, and the remarkable wines of the Columbia Gorge.

Tickets: $50 includes tastings, pairings, live music
Ages: 21+
*When purchasing tickets, you have the option to or NOT to tip the ticketing platform. We are using the ticket platform Zeffy, which was created specifically for non-profits.

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Tickets are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot for the very first Sip the Gorge: Holiday Edition.

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Announcing the 2025 Sip the Gorge Pairings

Each winery is featuring TWO wines made with grapes grown in the Columbia Gorge AVA. One wine will be expertly paired by Jana Shepherd featuring local producers and farmers with support from the Gorge Farmer Collective.
THE 2025 SIP THE GORGE PAIRINGS
📍Aitia Estate Albariño + Handmade Candied Nuts
📍AniChe Sparkling Pinot Noir/Chardonnay + Brillat Savarin with White Salmon Honey & Thyme
📍Clyzm Saperavi + Sea Salt Almond Dark Chocolate Bark by Coco Sherrie Love & Chocolate
📍Color Collector Gorge Gamay + L77 Ranch Summer Sausage
📍Domaine Pouillon Gorge Syrah + Prosciutto Wrapped Dates
📍Estelbrook Sparkling Pet Nat Field Blend + Whipped Goat Cheese
📍 Hawkins TruNorth White Blend + Nori Popcorn
📍LDT Gorge Pinot Noir + Roasted Pine Shade Farms Squash Soup
📍Loop de Loop Chardonnay + Petite Basque & Handmade Seeded Crackers
📍Poberaj Pinot Grigio–Riesling + Roasted Allegre Farms Bosc Roasted Pears
📍Ridge of Wonders Pinot Noir + Marinated Spanish Olives
📍Savage Grace Grüner Veltliner + Smoked Trout Dip
📍Syncline Gamay Noir + Autumn Dip accompanied by White Salmon Baking Co. Baguette
Gorge Farmer Collective will be on-hand featuring local apples from Tamiyasu Orchard, locally raised and cured charcuterie from Stamboom Meats and roasted pepita snacks from SoulSeeds.
Let’s show our local winemakers, farmers and producers love this holiday season!