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)