Horácio Simões Old School Branco

With pronounced minerality, this taut, Chablis-esque white reveals notes of iodine and chalk. With savoury wormwood and a subtle touch of high-toned, bruised apple, this artisanal, limited edition label is made in an ‘old school’ winery from ‘old school’ grapes, sourced from Horácio Simões’ vineyards and local growers. Drinking well now and will surely age well. Just 1,300 bottles made. Drink 2023-2030

Boal de Barreiro

Sourced from a one hectare parcel of the family’s oldest vines on sand over chalky clay soil, the hand-harvested grapes were picked vine by vine to ensure that the skins were fully ripe. Naturally fermented on skins (‘curtimenta’) in the family’s traditional cellar’s stone lagares, then pressed to used French oak 500l barrels, where the wine underwent a natural malolactic fermentation. Following six months in barrel with vigorous battonage, the wine was bottled and remained in the family’s cellars until ready for release.

Serve at 10-14°C

Jersey royals and asparagus, Grilled sole