The preeminent wine publication in the region, Wine Press Northwest, has selected Westport Winery as the Washington "Winery to Watch" for 2011. Each year the publication selects one "Winery of the Year" and one "Winery to Watch" from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, and British Columbia. Past recipients of this award have gone on to earn Winery of the Year recognition.
Andy Perdue, editor of Wine Press Northwest, headquartered in the Tri-Cities, interviewed winery co-owner, Kim Roberts, on February 17, for the announcement and feature article in the magazine's spring issue. The following Saturday, photographer Jackie Johnston visited the winery for a hectic photo shoot with the entire Roberts family during a surprising record sales day for the winery.
Even though the family was asked by the magazine not to make the award public until the magazine's release they sent a letter of gratitude to their staff about this recognition by stating, "It would seem we are on the right track. And even though our family works hard with this in mind, we simply could not make these efforts and accomplishments without your commitment. We are so fortunate and blessed to have each of you on our team."
With this award being made public, the Roberts further extend their appreciation to the Grays Harbor community and their wine club members throughout WashingtonState and the rest of the United States. Kim Roberts said, "We could not have made this wonderful journey alone. The kindness and enthusiasm shown to this business and our family, has been overwhelming."
You may read the complete article online at Wine Press Northwest!
