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Sip & Savor: 2025

Discover the best local wines, beers, and spirits from North Idaho to Spokane

By Like Media Team

From Spokane, Washington, to North Idaho, the Inland Northwest region offers a rich variety of locally crafted wines, beers, and spirits. With its agricultural and artisanal heritage, the Inland Northwest has become a prime location for finding the finest drinks. You could go to a small winery, try artisanal beers at your local brewery, or taste something new at a distillery—the options are never-ending.

Wineries

Latah Creek Wine Cellars is a year-round wine lover’s destination. Latah Creek has been at the forefront of Washington winemaking since 1982 when Mike and Ellena Conway began producing it. It’s the 35th in the state (of over 1,000 now) and still excites with their award-winning and affordable wines. Along with their daughter, the winemaker Natalie Barnes, the Conways welcome guests to the beautiful tasting room and gift shop. Whether sipping from a glass or enjoying a flight of wines, guests can take a break, relax, and get to know other wine connoisseurs.

In Coeur d’Alene, Coeur d’Alene Cellars, an award-winning small-batch, ultra-premium winery, has been producing "liquid art" since 2002: Kimber Gates and her team make wines of finesse, harmony and character. Music, wine club and the ability to do wine flights and charcuterie pairings make it one of the top places to go to enjoy a good time. The wines can be purchased by the glass, bottle, or case, and Coeur d’Alene Cellars invites you to come see them in their beautiful surroundings Tuesday through Saturday.

Browne Family Vineyards brings the craft and heritage of Washington winemaking to Spokane. From its smoky reds to elegant whites, Browne Family Vineyards produces rich and sophisticated wines that demonstrate its commitment to quality. The Spokane tasting room is a relaxed, chic place where one can enjoy flights of wines and take bottles home for later. Browne Family Vineyards is the perfect destination for wine lovers of all levels to enjoy exceptional tastings.

Breweries

The Inland Northwest craft beer scene is just as exciting. MickDuff’s Brewing Company in Sandpoint, Idaho, is a favorite among locals and visitors. Their goal is to make beers people can relate to, so MickDuff’s offers everything from refreshing Tipsy Tow Head Blonde Ale to thick Knot Tree Porter. There is something so welcoming about its taproom, a perfect place to drink and get to know others.

Post Falls Brewing Company has become a community hub for beer lovers in Post Falls. The beer here is small batch, hand crafted, and relaxed, with brews such as the Big Jilm Imperial Porter and Stoney MacGuyver IPA. From the stunning views over the river to the accessible outdoor play area, Post Falls Brewing is perfect for drinking craft beer with friends.

No-Li Brewhouse combines craft beer and an intimate setting on the Spokane River in Spokane. With such hits as Born & Raised IPA and Big Juicy IPA, No-Li Brewhouse has led Spokane’s craft beer revolution. You can enjoy a rotating bar, brewery tours and activities in their massive taproom. With a commitment to community and quality, No-Li should be the first stop for Inland Northwest beer connoisseurs.

Distilleries

The region’s distilleries are being renowned for small-batch, innovative spirits. Up North Distillery, based in Post Falls, opened in 2015 and specializes in producing high-quality, locally produced spirits. Randy and Hilary Mann, owners, have earned awards for their Honey Spirits, Apple Brandy, and North Idaho Single Malt Whiskey. Visitors can take a tour of the distillery, enjoy craft cocktails and take home a bottle to share with family and friends.

In Sandpoint, Mill Town Distillery is a hand-made distillery selling vodka, gin, and whiskey. The small-batch process means every spirit is produced carefully. Pursuing excellence over quantity, Mill Town has cultivated a loyal following of spirit connoisseurs who respect the quality of each bottle.

Dry Fly Distilling is best known for their award-winning whiskeys, gins, and vodkas. Dry Fly was Washington’s first distillery and has a proven track record for premium small-batch spirits distilled with locally grown ingredients. Visitors can enjoy tastings and tours of the distillery and sample their popular canned cocktails. Dry Fly offers a complete distillery experience in Spokane, perfect for spirit enthusiasts.

There is something for every palate in the Inland Northwest, from the vineyards to the beers and distilleries dotted across the region. Whether it is award-winning wines, hand-brewed beers, or small-batch spirits, there is no limit to what you can experience and enjoy here. The next time you're headed out in the Inland Northwest, visit one of these spots to experience some of the area's finest beverages.

Dry Fly Distilling

1021 W. Riverside Ave.Spokane, WA

509.489.2112

DryFlyDistilling.com

Browne Family Vineyards

714 North Lee Street

Spokane, WA

509.413.1885

BrowneFamilyVineyards.com

No-Li Brewhouse

1003 E. Trent Ave., #170Spokane, WA

509.242.2739