Producers / Howard’s Folly
Producer
Howard’s Folly
Estremoz
A partnership between Yorkshire-born financier Howard Bilton and Australian-born winemaker David Baverstock, who spent around three decades at Esporão. Much of the fruit comes from granite slopes near Portalegre; Sonhador means “dreamer”.
Rated by Wine Spectator
4 wines from its Portugal report (28 Feb 2026 issue), with US release prices and value for money.
| Wine | Vintage | Score | Price | Value |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alentejo Cristina | 2019 | 92 | $106 | Fair price (−0.2) |
| Alentejano White Sonhador | 2023 | 89 | $25 | Fair price (+0.4) |
| Alvarinho Vinho Verde Nem Por Sombras | 2023 | 88 | $29 | Priced high (−1.0) |
| Alentejano Sonhador | 2020 | 87 | $25 | Priced high (−1.6) |
Sources: thewinedetective.co.uk