Submitted by Westport Winery
Elk River, a varietal Riesling made with grapes from acclaimed Red Willow Vineyard in the Yakima Valley AVA, earned 86 points. In a recent tasting with Great Northwest Wine co-owner, Andy Perdue, the tasting notes on this wine were changed to read, “A spine-tingling aftershock, luscious, bright and penetrating.” The winery recommends that this delicious vintage be paired with a wilted spinach salad in their Farm to Fork Restaurant. The musical pairing for this wine was The River by newly out-of-retirement country entertainer, Garth Brooks. A portion of the proceeds from this wine benefits the Twin Harbor Charter of the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Westport Winery has become a legacy partner with this organization.
Jetty Cat Red, a blend of Cabernet Sauvignon, Sangiovese, Petite Sirah, Tempranillo and Syrah, earned 83 points. This wine is described as “Wall Street rich and ultra-luxurious.” As it benefits the Harbor Association of Volunteers for Animals (HAVA) it is well-paired musically with Cat Scratch Fever by Ted Nugent. In the restaurant it is suggested to be enjoyed with their Italian sausage stuffed mushrooms.
Westport Winery and Vineyards By-the-Sea with its unique 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.
