Meridia, Earns Wine Spectator Restaurant Award in 2021

The Westin Hapuna Beach Resort’s Signature Dining Experience, Meridia, Earns Wine Spectator Restaurant Award in 2021

—Meridia Among 3 Winners on the Island of Hawaii and 2,917 Overall Winners; 40th Annual Awards Program Recognizes the World’s Best Wine Lists—
Waimea, HI (July 13, 2021) — The iconic Westin Hapuna Beach Resort’s signature dining experience, Meridia, has been honored for its outstanding wine program in Wine Spectator’s 2021 Restaurant Awards. The annual program recognizes restaurants around the world as a top destination for wine lovers.

“American restaurants are back in business, as patrons are eagerly returning to dining rooms across the nation,” said Marvin R. Shanken, Editor and Publisher, Wine Spectator. “In this year’s Restaurant Awards issue, we reflect on how restaurateurs navigated this incredibly difficult period, and look ahead, with every indication that the coming year will be one of the most promising in decades for an industry we all love. It’s been a long road back, and it feels wonderful to celebrate restaurants and all they bring to the world of wine.”

“We are absolutely thrilled to receive this prestigious award in celebration of Meridia’s thoughtfully curated wine list,” said Daniel McKeown, Restaurant Manager at Meridia. “Each wine we feature is carefully selected by Meridia’s world-class beverage team to complement the Mediterranean-inspired menu’s robust flavors and locally sourced ingredients. Paired with Meridia’s sweeping ocean and sunset views, we are proud to offer an unmatched internationally inspired dining experience on the Island of Hawaii.”