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This appellation is home to more than 10% of California’s vines. Located in the mid-Central Valley, the Madera AVA covers most of Madera County, as well as northern Fresno County. The viticultural area is hot, with little reprieve from the California sun. Late-December frosts cool the vines into much needed dormancy. The region's 38,000 plus acres of vineyards blanket a low-lying, almost flat landscape, with most grapes reaching extreme ripeness levels and destined for jug wine production. However, a few producers make remarkable port and dessert wines with this fruit. Of note are Quady who makes dessert wines from the highly aromatic black and orange Muscats, and Ficklin who specializes in a range of Port style wines from classic Portuguese grapes such as Tinta Cao, Tinta Madeira and Touriga. Madera, one of the oldest growing areas in California, also has an eye on the future, and a number of local producers are now focusing their efforts on premium table wines. – Description Read more »

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Quady Winery Red Blend Amador County Vya Sweet Vermouth (NV)

Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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twebb

I tried Vya for the first time as a component of the best Manhattan I've ever had at Zingerman's Roadhouse in Ann Arbor. Love the complexity and spice it adds to one of my favorite classic cocktails.

Quady Winery Black Muscat California Elysium (2008)

Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Varietal: Muscat
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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aronowm2

Great mixer for some San Pellegrino. Tastes like Sangria. I added some fresh cut strawberries and a squeeze of lemon juice. Great for a hot afternoon.

Quady Winery Red Blend Amador County Vya Sweet Vermouth (NV)

Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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victoriaprosperi

I love this! I actually live down the street from Quady Winery and I'm a BIG fan of all their wines.

Essensia Muscat O Quady (2008)

Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Varietal: Muscat
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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ffchick

Delicious dessert wine. Not overpowering, with a smooth finish. Picked it up at Costco.

Essensia Muscat O Quady (2008)

Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Varietal: Muscat
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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aronowm2

not too viscous for a dessert wine which is a welcome change. I can't help but compare it to Orange Blossom black tea. Pure deliciousness which can be enjoyed chilled or at room temperature.

Quady Winery Red Blend Amador County Vya Sweet Vermouth (NV)

Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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thewineattic

This wine is finely produced. It is THE best vermouth of the US and rates right up there with the finest of Italian ones. The packaging is also first class. Over the rocks - ooh baby!

Quady Winery Red Blend Amador County Vya Sweet Vermouth (NV)

Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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thewineattic

This is the best! Better than the Italian one.

Quady Winery Black Muscat California Elysium (2003)

Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Varietal: Muscat
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds
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kabir

Great with chocolate!

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Quady Winery Orange Muscat California Essensia
Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds

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Apricot Glaze

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Quady Winery Red Blend Madera Deviation
Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds

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Bubbly Brown-Sugar Bananas

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Quady Winery Orange Muscat California Essensia
Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds

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Salted Shortbread Cookies

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Quady Winery Orange Muscat Madera Essensia
Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds

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Valentine Ice Cream Cookies

Our Valentine Ice Cream Cookies are cool treats for warm hearts on Valentine's Day. They are easy to make and you will have fun handing them out to all your special Valentines. Read more »

Quady Winery Orange Muscat Madera Essensia
Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds

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Alton Brown's Granola

Recipe for Alton Brown's Granola with cashews, oats, coconut, brown sugar, maple syrup and raisins (although we vote for chopped dates instead) Read more »

Quady Winery Orange Muscat California Essensia
Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds

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Candy Cane Cookies

When I was young, these sugar cookies were a Christmas staple. But sometimes things you loved when you were a kid don’t live up to your adult standards. Well, this Betty Crocker classic has busted ... Read more »

Essensia Orange Muscat California
Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds

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Dorie Greenspan’s Sablés (Basic Sugar Cookies)

Butter, sugar, eggs, salt, and flour—that’s the short ingredient list for these versatile sandy-textured sugar cookies. For simple round cookies, form the dough into a log, then slice it into round... Read more »

Quady Winery Orange Muscat Madera Essensia
Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds

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Watermelon Sorbet with Wine Basil Gelée

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Quady Winery Orange Muscat Madera Essensia
Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Dessert/Fortifieds

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Champagne Sangria

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Quady Winery Orange Muscat Madera Essensia
Winery: Quady Winery
Region: USA » California » Madera
Type: Table Wines

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Buttermilk and Brown Butter Waffles

Whether you eat your waffles for breakfast or dessert, this tangy, nutty-flavored version is sure to please. Browning the butter adds fantastic depth of flavor. Special equipment: We used this B... Read more »

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  • Muscat

    History of the grape: Muscat existed as far back as the Ancient Greeks. It spread throughout the world as empires gre...

  • Viognier

    History of the grape: Viognier is thought to be an indigenous grape of Croatia that was brought to the Rhone in Franc...

  • Zinfandel

    Parentage of the grape: Crljenak to Austria to America. In the 1970s, claims surfaced that the Italian Primitivo is l...

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    “King of the Red Wine Grapes.” The colonizer of the vineyards, pushing native wine grapes into its shadows. The Caber...

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