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

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.