Very floral nose, lovely hint of sweetness, light, apple, pear; pleasant palate, supple, very light body, refreshing acidity, slightly lactic, sweetish fruit flavours; fresh and fragrant finish. Very Germanic.

Hint of reduction on the nose, floral, perfumed, citrus, good depth, box tree; lovely balance, elegant, steely, lees ageing adds some richness; good length.

The Bical was aged in new Allier barriques for three months to season the barrels. Lovely marriage of lemony freshness and some fleshy weight, yellow apple and pear, slightly resinous finish. Reminds me of a Châteauneuf-du-Pape Blanc.

Field blend, not more than 5,000 bottles produced annually, 144 bottles imported in NL. Very oaky nose, tannic palate, the wood dominates the fruit, not sure whether it has the energy and weight of fruit to find its balance with time. Not rated.

A blend of Touriga Nacional, Alfroceiro and Jaen. Light. bright fruit, modern, cherry, allspice, refreshing acidity, gentle tannins, more than a hint of dryness on the finish, unripe phenolics. Expensive.

A blend of Cabernet-Sauvignon, Alicante Bouschet and Trincadeira. Ripe fruit, plums, fleshy, oak spice, well-integrated oak, good depth, good intensity and length, drying finish. Solid and savoury but lacks harmony and finesse - a bit disjointed.

A blend of 80% Baga and 20% Touriga Nacional, aged in two year old oak barrels. Lovely nose, violets and cherries, open, hint of oak, attractive phenolic grip, slender but supple, medium body, clean flavours, good length. Excellent QPR.

100% Baga, aged for 18 months in new Allier barriques. Wonderfully pure Baga character, dusty and very tannic but good integration, lapsang, leather, soft fruit, slender, refreshing, lovely balance, very good length. Excellent wine, but lacks the complexity and charm for a higher score.

Cherries, slightly lactic, spices, modern, floral, fresh, attractive, light flavours, medium body, pure phenolics from the skins. Expensive.

Beautiful nose, harmonious, aniseed, granite, ripe fruit, complete, open, deep, warm, oak spice, complex, floral touches; wonderful presence on the palate, elegant, firm but ripe and finely grained tannins; a wine with line and length. Outstanding.

Slightly rustic style, ripe fruit, slightly dusty, has freshness and great mineral energy, tobacco, liquorice, very good length. Develops well in the glass. Needs time.

Wonderful purity and balance, classic composition, "claret from the Douro", velvety, noble oak, youthful, complex, deep, harmonious, quite a technical wine but extremely well made.

Light, juicy, jammy-sweet, unripe tannins combined with almost nutty overripe fruit, harsh edge. Not for me.

Elegant style, raspberries and flowers, feminine, silky, ripe but energetic, charming, transparent, cool and mineral, medium sweet, precise, pure, wonderful tannic, exquisite balance and freshness. A most Burgundian vintage port. Stunning.

Deep, dark, masculine, spices, plums and black cherries, real energy and drive, sturdy tannins, rough edge, intense and rich, warm and long.