Submitted by Westport Winery
Westport Winery earned its two highest point-ratings on June 30, at the World Wine Championships in Chicago, Illinois, for Boom Runner a sparkling pomegranate wine and Maritime their sparkling Moscato.
Boom Runner earned an astounding 96-points and a platinum medal in the evaluation. The judge’s comments were, “Deep, lustrous garnet color. Aromas of berry custard tart with a tangy, frothy fruity sweet medium-full body and a long, robust pomegranate gelato and blood orange finish. Impressive richness and depth; will be great with vanilla bean ice cream or soft cheeses.”
At the winery—the sole location to taste and purchase this wine—the tasting notes say it is, “A harmonious, fireworks of bold, blue fruit and pie filling.” They suggest it be paired with coconut cream pie from their bakery while listening to the song Raise Your Glassby Pink. A portion of the proceeds from this wine benefits Polson Museum in Hoquiam. The sculpture for this wine was created by Tavis Highlander.
Maritime earned an impressive 92-points and a gold medal. The judge’s comments say it has a “Bright golden yellow color. Fruity aromas and flavors of peach sorbet, orange blossom honey and golden raisin with a fruity sweet medium body and tangy sweet citrus, grape, and delicate creamy spice finish. A wonderfully vibrant dessert wine.” The winery’s tasting notes compare it to a “girl’s weekend with orange creamsicles and sexy perfume.” It’s no wonder they suggest you pair it with their lavender crème brulée and the song We’ve Got The Beat by the Go Go’s. A portion of the proceeds from this wine benefits the Northwest Carriage Museum in Raymond. Winery co-owner Blain Roberts’ surf partner Darryl Easter painted the watercolor on the label.
Westport Winery and Vineyards By-the-Sea Gardens with the unique outdoor sculpture garden, lavender labyrinth, musical fence, 9-hole executive golf course, giant chess set, outdoor scrabble game, and grape maze, is located on the corner of Highway 105 and South Arbor Road halfway between Aberdeen and Westport. Westport Winery was named Best of the Northwest Wine Tour in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2014.
Westport’s award-winning wines are exclusively available at the winery. The tasting room, gift shop, produce market, plant nursery and bakery are open daily from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. The restaurant is open for lunch daily from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and for dinner on Friday and Saturday from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. For more information contact Westport Winery at 360-648-2224 or visit the website atwww.westportwinery.com.
