Andrew and Laurel Quady never intended to start a winery. It just sort of happened. Andrew began his career making explosives for military countermeasures, but after a major fire shut down the plant where he was working, the Quadys decided to leave Southern California and start a new life in winemaking. After Andrew earned his master’s degree in viticulture and enology from U.C. Davis and Laurel earned her accounting degree from CSU Sacramento, the Quadys relocated to Madera, California, where they purchased a home that had been bonded as a winery.
Vya Sweet Vermouth is a blend including Tinta Roriz (Starboard Batch 88), Orange Muscat (Essensia) and dry white wine. It is hand infused at Quady Winery with a selection of over seventeen herbs and spices.
The botanicals in Vya Sweet Vermouth come from those parts of plants where energy is concentrated: seeds, bark, and roots. These components tend to have bitter elements, which are then balanced with sweetness. The balance of bitter and sweet, and the warm energy from the botanicals open the palate and pair fantastically with the vanilla notes in whiskey.
Perfect to spice up your Manhattan, Negroni, and more