2007 Dom Rafael White

We opened this wine at our BBR Jewels of Portugal Dinner in October. My initial worries that in the August, company of such big-hitters as Taylor 2003, it may not fare very well. On the contrary; it proved to be such a perfect match for the starter of seared scallop on salt cod & potato mousse with baby leek salad, that many felt it  to be one of the high points of the evening. Plenty of weight, texture and character, fresh but with Iberian warmth and yet a pleasing citric twist on the finish.
(Simon Field MW, BBR Buyer)