Westport Winery Success at World Wine Championships in Chicago, Illinois.

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westport winery 2013 Shorebird PosterSmoky Nor’wester a 2012 blend of 95% Sangiovese from Red Willow Vineyard and 5% Petite Sirah from Jones Vineyard, earned 93 points in this evaluation. The judges made the following comments, “Dark ruby color. Inviting aromas and flavors of creme brulee, raspberry pie a la mode, and cherry salt water taffy with a silky, vibrant, fruity light-to-medium body and a medium-length finish with accents of Neapolitan gelato and blood orange with crunchy tannins. A tasty, refreshing red for all occasions.” A portion of the proceeds from this wine benefits the Museum of the North Beach in Moclips. The label art was provided by the museum while the sculpture telling the story of the Raven Holding Back the Rain that commemorates this wine was designed by local Haida artist Nikki Demmert.

The 2013 Shorebird Chardonnay from Connor-Lee Vineyard on the Wahluke Slope earned a 92-point rating. The judges described it as having a “Pale silvery straw color. Bright attractive aromas and flavors of tropical fruit salad, sweet cream, yellow cherry, and white blossom with a vibrant, fruity medium body and a graceful, interesting, medium-length finish with suggestions of pineapple sauce, spice apple, and clementine with fruit tannins and no oak. A deliciously different, refreshing and tropical chardonnay.” This wine benefits Grays Harbor Audubon and features a marbled Godwit on the label from Susan Fishburn. Mike Peterson created the sculpture for this wine.

Mermaid’s Merlot earned 91 points with 2013 grapes from both Connor-Lee and Two Blondes Vineyards. The judges’ comments said, “Dark garnet color. Oaky aromas of roasted coffee and nuts, chocolate toffee, and berry pie with a silky, dry-yet-fruity medium-to-full body and an interesting, medium length, mineral, vanilla, and pickled beet finish with medium tannins and moderate oak. A lively and lush red blend that is sure to please. This label was created by winery co-owner Blain Roberts from a photograph he had taken when he owned Lahaina Divers on Maui. A portion of the proceeds from this wine benefits the Relay For Life of Grays Harbor.

Bella, the winery’s 2012 homage to the region’s Twilight phenomena earned 89 points with its “Attractive aromas and flavors of toasted angel food cake, berry chutney, and burnt sugar

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A popular wine, Jetty Cat Red, is one of 36 varietals made by Westport Winery.

with a silky, lively, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, amusing finish with touches of lemon pepper, cedar, earth, and vanilla nuts with fine tannins and light oak. A well balanced, versatile, and flavorful red blend. The American Red Cross Blood Bank receives donations from the sale of this wine. The sculpture was created by Clallam Bay artist Lora Malakoff.

Westport’s most popular 2011 Jetty Cat received an 89 point rating. This Columbia Valley blend of 34% Petite Sirah, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon, 16% Tempranillo, 11% Sangiovese and 7%

Syrah is said to exhibit “Ruby color. Toasty aromas of roasted coconut, berry chutney, and toasty praline with a supple, vibrant, dry-yet-fruity medium body and a smooth, medium-length floral honey, cherries, cedar, and spice finish with crunchy tannins and moderate oak. A vivacious red that will be a fine dinner companion. The Jetty Cat sculpture is a series of topiary figures sculpted by winery co-owner Kim Roberts. The label was painted by Dr. Brian McGregor of Aberdeen.

Westport Winery and Vineyards By-the-Sea 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 Northwest Wine Destination 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.

 

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