(2023) A lovely little wine and very good value at £11.50, this is 100% Encruzado, aged in French oak for four months, but only older barrels are used so the influence is subtle - but successful. A light almond creaminess to nutty, Cox's pippin aromas, flows through to the finish where pristine, white fruit (peach, pear) flavours are braced by a generous orange acidity, hints of the luscious and tropical licked into shape by the acid structure. A bargain.

(2019) The blend is 75% Antão Vaz with Arinto and Roupeiro. Pleasantly fruit skin and lemon rind hint of waxiness. Nice mouthfeel and textural richness, again a bit of skinny grip in a pleasing style.

(2019) Antão Vaz, harvested in two parts, two weeks apart, "first on melon skins second on white fruit". Oatmeal and almond touches, with clear, cool white fruit, fine apple and pear clarity and acidity, touches of light breadiness add interest.