ABV 15%

CASE/BOTTLE SIZE 6 x 37.5cl

WINEMAKER Andrew Quady

REGION California

COUNTRY USA

DRY/SWEET VALUE 6 (1 is dry, 7 is very sweet)

RESIDUAL SUGAR 187

CONTAINS SULPHITES Yes

VEGETARIAN/VEGAN Yes/Yes

MILK/EGGS No/No

ORGANIC/BIODYNAMIC No/No

FORMATS AVAILABLE 75cl

CLOSURE Screw cap

PRODUCTION

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.

TASTING NOTE

Elysium is a brilliant crimson purple colour with aromas of ripe berries, rose petals, strawberries and lychees. The vibrant acidity balances beautifully with the sweetness of this wine making it very refreshing.