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Quady Starboard Vintage Port 1996

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Winery:
Quady Winery
Varietal:
Tinta Cao
Region:
USA > California > El Dorado County > Sierra Foothills
Type:
Dessert/Fortified
Color:
Red
Drink Dates:
Drink Now - 2011
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'Starboard' is the name Quady gives to its port wine. Quady use the same grape varieties and similar methods as they do in the Douro, but the Californian climate is warmer and the soils different. Instead of 140 proof fortifying brandy, Quady use a neutral grape spirit, 190 proof, for fortifying. Starboard matures earlier and has a riper more voluptuous flavor. The grapes in Batch 88 are primarily Tinta Roriz from the Madera area. The vineyard is managed to give loose bunches and a small crop. The Starboard Vintage 1996 consisted of about 97% Tinta Cao from Amador County and 3% Touriga read more...

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Rating: Critics Challenge 2004 Gold - As reviewed by Critics Challenge on 05/01/04 Sweet, lush, likeable


 

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