J. Portugal Ramos Loios White Rabo de Ovelha-Roupeiro, Alentejo, Portugal

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The 2009 “LOIOS” white is a blend of Rabo de Ovelha and Roupeiro. Only 12.5% alcohol, this is refreshing and tasty, and simply a delight to drink. Keep in mind that it is the type of wine that will fade fast and seem less interesting as time goes on. Yet, with good depth and refreshing feel, it is hard to argue with this price point. Taking it for what it is—I couldn’t resist it. This is a very nice value. Drink now-2012. This lineup is often a good source for values in Portugal. This year’s releases are no different, and perhaps better than most in that regard. There are a lot of beautifully constructed wines here that are charming and inexpensive (ignoring the Reserva “MARQUES DE BORBA,” which has spiked up dramatically in recent years to levels many might find unrealistic). The Vila Santa Reserva Tinto and the Marques de Borba regular Tinto are certainly best buys, but there are good cases to make for the monovarietals and the Loios wines as well.Importers: for Loios, Vila Santa and Quinta da Vicosa brands: Winebow, Inc., Montvale, N.J.; tel: (201) 445-0620; for Marques de Borba brand: 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).