The 2010 BRANCO “MARQUES DE BORBA” is a blend of Arinto, Rabo de Ovelha and Roupeiro. Elegant and crisp, this shows nice focus and a dry, bright, sunny demeanor. There is not a lot of concentration or persistence, but it is clean, transparent and quite charming. Drink it in the shorter term for best results, although it may hold a bit longer. Drink now-2013.Importers: for Loios, Vila Santa and Quinta da Vicosa brands: Winebow, Inc., Montvale, N.J.; tel: (201) 445-0620; for Marques de Borba brand and Red Leg: Winebow, Inc; Signature Imports, Mansfield, MA; tel: (800) 669-0750 (in New England, New Jersey, N.Y.) and HGC Imports, San Jose, CA; tel: (408) 947-8511 (for Arizona, California, Oregon, Washington State and Colorado)

The white version of this popular Portuguese brand is soft, ripe and warmly fruity. Flavors are of fresh apples and green plums, with a lacing of lime juice. ——R.V.(11/1/2011)—— 86