Washington Sips

We hope you will visit our Wine Bar & Shop in the scenic town of La Conner. Washington Sips is a family operation consisting of Mike & Kathy Hanson, our daughter Jessica, and my brother Gary Bust. Besides loving (and even liking) each other, we all share a love of Washington wine, wine tasting, and the congeniality when chatting and sipping some of those great wines.

Gary and I grew up in Skagit County, in the small town of Sedro-Woolley – which is a metropolis compared to La Conner. Though we each moved away for several (okay many) years, we both had longings to return to beautiful Skagit County. The opportunity came up first for Gary, who was able to work remotely with his San Antonio-based employer. He chose to move back to Washington in 2008, and La Conner in 2009.

Mike, Gary, and I were already involved in an online wine business, but decided to start looking for a physical location as well. For years Mike had a dream of owning a bar, and Jessica contributes the restaurant experience needed. The spot in La Conner was just too great to pass up – so the dream begins: To bring you the best of Washington’s boutique wines along with some tasty food served in a casual atmosphere by us – the Hanson’s & the Busts. Stop by to say hello, then Sit, Sip & Enjoy.