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Complex warm and spicy notes originate from the use of over 17 herbs and spices which creates a beautiful balance between the bitter elements from the botanicals and the sweetness of the base.
Dry
Sweet
USA
California
California
Quady
Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Orange Muscat, Thompson, Tinta Roriz
Sweet Wine, White Wine, Fortified Wine
Darin Peterson
Screwcap
Other Classifications
ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Andrew Quady’s change of career from making fireworks to making wine produced an explosion of its own kind when he created Essensia from the Orange Muscat grape. It was an instant success and until 1985 he could not make enough to satisfy demand. Now Quady is the foremost American winery specialising entirely in dessert wines and continues to win medals worldwide. In 1975 Quady’s first port-like wine was made from Amador County Zinfandel. Now it is made from traditional Portuguese varietals such as Tinta Roriz and Tinta Cao.
THE VINEYARD:
Produced from grapes grown in California’s Central Valley, in well drained and alluvial soils. The Central Valley covers a vast area, running parallel with California’s Pacific coastline for more than 400 miles. Located around 100 miles inland, it is flanked by the Coastal Ranges to the west and the Sierra Nevada mountains to the east. The climate of this region is generally hot and dry. Quady Winery is Certified Sustainable with California Certified Sustainable Winegrowing (CCSW) and the Orange Muscat component is Orange Muscat is CCSW certified sustainable. On the Quady home vineyard, minimal pesticides and integrated pest management strategies are used. Other growers are being encouraged to farm their vineyards as sustainably as possible.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The Sweet Vya is a neutral base wine made up of Colombard, Chenin Blanc and Thompson varieties with Orange Muscat and Tinta Roriz. The wine was lightly fortified with neutral grape brandy. Over 17 botanicals consisting of bark, roots, seeds, citrus rind, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and wild ginger -to name but a few- were macerated in the base wine delicately infusing it with these complex flavours.
OUR TASTING NOTES:
Complex warm and spicy notes originate from the use of over 17 herbs and spices which creates a beautiful balance between the bitter elements from the botanicals and the sweetness of the base.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Orange Muscat 50%, Chenin Blanc 14%, Colombard 13%, Thompson 13%, Tinta Roriz 10%.
PLEASE NOTE: The technical information on this wine is correct to the best of our knowledge at the time of publication. This information and bottle images may be subject to change according to vintage.
ABOUT THE PRODUCER:
Andrew Quady’s change of career from making fireworks to making wine produced an explosion of its own kind when he created Essensia from the Orange Muscat grape. It was an instant success and until 1985 he could not make enough to satisfy demand. Now Quady is the foremost American winery specialising entirely in dessert wines and continues to win medals worldwide. In 1975 Quady’s first port-like wine was made from Amador County Zinfandel. Now it is made from traditional Portuguese varietals such as Tinta Roriz and Tinta Cao.
THE VINEYARD:
Produced from grapes grown in California’s Central Valley, in well drained and alluvial soils. The Central Valley covers a vast area, running parallel with California’s Pacific coastline for more than 400 miles. Located around 100 miles inland, it is flanked by the Coastal Ranges to the west and the Sierra Nevada mountains to the east. The climate of this region is generally hot and dry. Quady Winery is Certified Sustainable with California Certified Sustainable Winegrowing (CCSW) and the Orange Muscat component is Orange Muscat is CCSW certified sustainable. On the Quady home vineyard, minimal pesticides and integrated pest management strategies are used. Other growers are being encouraged to farm their vineyards as sustainably as possible.
THE WINEMAKING PROCESS:
The Sweet Vya is a neutral base wine made up of Colombard, Chenin Blanc and Thompson varieties with Orange Muscat and Tinta Roriz. The wine was lightly fortified with neutral grape brandy. Over 17 botanicals consisting of bark, roots, seeds, citrus rind, cinnamon, clove, nutmeg and wild ginger -to name but a few- were macerated in the base wine delicately infusing it with these complex flavours.
OUR TASTING NOTES:
Complex warm and spicy notes originate from the use of over 17 herbs and spices which creates a beautiful balance between the bitter elements from the botanicals and the sweetness of the base.
GRAPE VARIETY:
Orange Muscat 50%, Chenin Blanc 14%, Colombard 13%, Thompson 13%, Tinta Roriz 10%.
| Weight | 1.2 kg |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 7.5 × 7.5 × 30 cm |
| Country | USA |
| Region | California |
| Sub-region | California |
| Producer / Winery | Quady |
| Winemaker | Darin Peterson |
| Style | Sweet Wine, White Wine, Fortified Wine |
| Grape Variety | Chenin Blanc, Colombard, Orange Muscat, Thompson, Tinta Roriz |
| Vintage | NV |
| Alcohol % (ABV) | 16% |
| Dry/Sweet Value (1 being dry, 7 being very sweet) | 6 |
| Contains Sulphites | Yes |
| Vegetarian | |
| Vegan | |
| Milk | No |
| Eggs | No |
| Organic | No |
| Biodynamic | No |
| Format Available | 75cl |
| Closure | Screwcap |
£23.96
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