Players, Premier Wineries, and Supporters Came Together in Newport Beach for a First-of-Its-Kind Charity Event Benefiting Miracles for Kids

America’s fastest-growing sport met wine country at Sip N’ Dink™, Southern California’s first Wine & Pickleball Tournament. On Saturday, August 1, 2026, players, winemakers, and wine enthusiasts gathered at The Tennis & Pickleball Club at Newport Beach for a first-of-its-kind event combining competitive pickleball, premium wine, food, and philanthropy in support of Miracles for Kids.

Unlike a traditional wine festival or pickleball tournament, Sip N’ Dink™ paired players with winery teams before the first serve. Participants competed in a round-robin tournament representing premier wineries from California, Washington, and New Zealand before gathering for a Grand Tasting featuring wines from every participating winery.

“Wine lovers and pickleball players are often the same person—active, social, and competitive, and spanning a much wider range of ages than people think. Winemakers are fiercely competitive in their craft, so putting them on the court felt natural. There’s nothing like Sip N’ Dink™ anywhere in the world right now,” said Naushad Huda, founder of Grape Night, an immersive wine experience company.

The tournament welcomed players of every skill level. Rather than competing as individuals, participants were drafted onto one of ten winery teams, creating an atmosphere that blended friendly competition with camaraderie. Each winery featured its own team colors, winemaker representation, and wines during the Grand Tasting.

Participating wineries included:

• Lone Madrone, Paso Robles
• Whitehall Lane, Napa Valley
• The Landing, Bay of Islands, New Zealand
• Salvestrin, Napa Valley
• AJA Vineyards, Malibu Coast
• Chappellet, Napa Valley
• Foundry Vineyards, Walla Walla
• Brasswood, Napa Valley
• Bianchi, Paso Robles
• John Anthony Vineyards, Napa Valley

Guests experienced wineries in a new way by watching winemakers compete on the court before connecting over wine during the Grand Tasting. Sip N’ Dink™ transformed traditional wine tasting into an interactive experience centered around conversation, competition, and community.

More than a sporting event or wine festival, Sip N’ Dink™ was designed with a charitable mission at its core. A portion of ticket proceeds benefited Miracles for Kids, the Orange County nonprofit that has spent more than two decades helping families with critically ill children overcome financial hardship, housing instability, food insecurity, and the many challenges that accompany a child’s medical crisis.

Event Highlights Included:

• Presenting sponsor The Raad Life hosted a live on-site podcast studio featuring interviews with participating winemakers, tastemakers, and VIP guests.
• Ten premier winery teams represented Napa Valley, Paso Robles, Malibu Coast, Walla Walla, and New Zealand.
• Eighty players were drafted onto winery teams for a round-robin tournament competing for the inaugural Sip N’ Dink™ Cup.
• Guests enjoyed The Elwood Club athlete lounge, a CRBN Pickleball paddle giveaway for the winning team, a Fletcher Jones Motorcars vehicle showcase, live DJ entertainment, and food and hydration throughout the day.
• The Grand Tasting featured wines from all ten participating wineries.
• Every ticket sold supported Miracles for Kids.

The inaugural Sip N’ Dink™ was presented by The Raad Life, founded by Raad Ghantous. The Raad Life is a cultural platform and lifestyle brand focused on helping people redefine midlife through storytelling, design, wellness, and personal reinvention.

Supporting sponsors included Fletcher Jones Motorcars, CRBN Pickleball, and The Elwood Club, whose participation helped expand the event while increasing support for Miracles for Kids.

ABOUT GRAPE NIGHT

Grape Night is a wine experience company that produces immersive, community-driven events, including winemaker pop-ups, tastings, curated winery experiences, and signature events such as Sip N’ Dink™, Southern California’s first Wine & Pickleball Tournament. Designed to connect wine enthusiasts with the people, places, and stories behind the bottle, Grape Night creates memorable experiences celebrating wine, hospitality, and meaningful connections. By offering an insider’s look into the world of wine through unique gatherings, Grape Night brings together wine lovers, winemakers, community, and philanthropy. For more information or to join for free, visit GrapeNight.com and follow @GrapeNight_Social on Instagram to discover the stories behind the bottle.

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