Submitted by Westport Winery
In the spring 2015 issue of Wine Press Northwest, Westport Winery’s Jetty Cat Red earned an “Excellent” rating as part of their review of Northwest Tempranillo-based wines. An “Excellent” rating represents “Top-notch wines with particularly high qualities.”
In addition to 16% Tempranillo from Airfield Estates Vineyard, this blend includes 34% Petite Sirah from Jones of Washington, 32% Cabernet Sauvignon from Mays Discovery Vineyard, 11% Sangiovese from Red Willow Vineyard and 7% Syrah from Discovery. Mike Sauer at Red Willow is credited with planting the first Tempranillo in Washington State in 1993.
Described in their tasting notes as “Wall Street rich and ultra-luxurious, with a bit of attitude,” the winery suggests Jetty Cat be paired with their restaurant’s Italian Sausage Stuffed Mushrooms. Since the tasting notes also include musical pairings, the selection of Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent seems a natural choice, as a portion of the proceeds from this wine benefits the Harbor Association of Volunteers for Animals (HAVA). Jetty Cat previously earned a Double Gold medal and Best Class at the 2014 Savor NW wine competition.
Westport Winery’s award-winning wines are exclusively available at the winery. The tasting room, gift shop, produce market, plant nursery, bakery and wedding venue 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 at www.westportwinery.com.
Launch spring at the winery’s unique sculpture garden, lavender labyrinth, musical fence, 9-hole executive golf course, giant chess set, outdoor scrabble game, and grape maze, all located on the corner of Highway 105 and South Arbor Road halfway between Aberdeen and Westport. You will see why Westport Winery was named Best of the Northwest Wine Destination.
