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Quady Starboard Batch 88 NV 375ml Rated 94WE EDITORS CHOICE

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SKU: aport129
UPC: 013022000156

Quady Starboard Batch 88 NV is a luxurious California Port-style wine crafted mainly from Tinta Roriz grapes. Rich and velvety, it brims with flavors of chocolate truffle, blackberry, and raisin, balanced by impeccable acidity and supple tannins. Aged an average of five years, this “Vintage Character” blend delivers remarkable depth, sweetness, and elegance — a true benchmark for American fortified wines.

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Wine Enthusiast Review
Rated 94
EDITORS CHOICE
Made from traditional Portuguese varieties, this is one of the best California Port-style wines out there, which is no surprise coming as it does from sweet wine specialist Quady. It's tremendously rich and sweet in chocolate truffle and blackberry-infused flavors, with near-perfect acidity and tannins for balance. A great success at a good price for a full, not a half, bottle.

Quady Starboard Batch 88 NV – 375ml Half Bottle

California’s answer to vintage Port. Quady Starboard Batch 88 is a non-vintage, fortified dessert wine made in the Port style using traditional Portuguese grape varieties grown in Amador County. Aged in barrel and blended across vintages for complexity, this 375ml half bottle offers rich flavors of chocolate, raisin, and blackberry with balanced sweetness and structure.

Style: Fortified Dessert Wine (Port-style)
Region: California, USA
Grapes: Primarily Tinta Roriz
Volume: 375ml
ABV: 20%
Producer: Quady Winery
Critical Acclaim: 94 Points – Wine Enthusiast (Editor’s Choice)

Tasting Notes

Aroma: Chocolate truffle, blackberry, and orange blossom.
Palate: Rich and sweet with layers of raisin, cocoa, and dark fruit.
Finish: Balanced acidity and tannins with a lingering, velvety texture.

Why You'll Love It

One of California’s top Port-style wines
Made from traditional Portuguese grapes with vintage character
94-point rated and Editor’s Choice by Wine Enthusiast
Perfect for pairing with chocolate desserts, blue cheese, or sipping after dinner

Quady Starboard Batch 88 NV is a decadent, expertly crafted dessert wine that delivers vintage Port complexity in a California expression - ideal for collectors, connoisseurs, and sweet wine lovers alike.

PAIR IT WITH

How to Serve Liquor – Quick Tips

Temperature Matters: Serve whiskey and bourbon at room temperature, vodka chilled, and tequila slightly cool to preserve aroma and balance.
Choose the Right Glass: Use a rocks glass for whiskey, a flute or coupe for sparkling spirits, and a tulip or snifter for aged liquors.
Don’t Rush the Pour: Allow spirits to breathe for a few moments before tasting — it softens alcohol notes and opens complex flavors.
Savor with Intention: Sip slowly, appreciate aroma before taste, and pair thoughtfully with food or fine company.

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