Sorry, but you need to update your browser to use our website.

We apologise for any inconvenience this may cause and thanks for your patience.

To place a phone order:
UK: 028 4483 0091
ROI: 1890 66 77 99

Customer Support: shop@jnwine.com

Thank you
The JN Wine Team

UK  028 4483 0091
ROI  0818 66 77 99
 
FREE DELIVERY NI & ROI  (for 12x75cl or more)
Delivery Location

En Primeur Request

To check the availability of this En Primeur product please contact us
      Tasting Notes and Description
      Batch 88 is a an easy drinking, port-style wine with ripe fruit and nutty elements, that place it somewhere between a ruby and a tawny. It is warm, smooth and rich with a chocolate raisin character.

      Delightfully warming by itself, Batch 88 pairs well with cheeses or with chocolate.

      The winemaker's answer to Port, the name 'Starboard' shows his sense of humour. We find many people prefer this to real Port. It is sweet and full bodied with a touch of spice. 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 blend is smooth and soft with a chocolate raisin character. Several different vintages are used in the blend which has an average age of about 5 years. In the port business this type of blend is called "Vintage Character".

      "This tawny-Port-style wine made from Portuguese grape varieties is packed with rich mulled cherries, chocolate and almond-liqueur flavors on a full, fortified body backed by moderate tannins. Its long finish echoes sweetness and nutty maturity."
      90 points.
      Jim Gordon, Wine Enthusiast (March 2020)
      Grape Variety
      Red Blend, Tinta Barroca, Touriga Franca, Touriga Nacional
      ABV
      20%
      Vintage
      Colour
      Red
      Country
      USA
      Region
      California
      Sub Region
      Madera
      Still/Sparkling
      Still
      Body Style
      Full Bodied Red
      Vegan
      No
      Organic Principles
      No
      Biodynamic
      No

      Buy with confidence at JNWine.com

      We've been recognised as an 'exceptional wine shop' by The Financial Times, one of the 'Top 10 wine shops in the UK' by The Times, and received warm reviews from Decanter

      Product Videos

      Product Quotes

        Customers also liked

        Get the latest news & offers

        Newsletter Sign Up

        Stay up to date with JN Wine's products, articles, offers and events via our occasional bulletins

        You can unsubscribe at any time. By subscribing you agree that we may process your information in accordance to our privacy policy.

        Where would you like us to deliver your wine?

        JN Wine delivers throughout Great Britain, Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland.

        Delivery to the Rest of the World is by special arrangement only - please contact us for details.
        Deliveries to Great Britain and Northern Ireland are charged in Sterling (£) and UK Duty and VAT rates apply.

        Deliveries to the Republic of Ireland are charged in Euros (€) and ROI Duty and VAT rates apply.

        Please see here for more details.

        Change of Delivery location warning