The 2010 Terras d’El Rei red is a blend of 50% Trincadeira, 30% Aragonez and 20% Castelao. This is a bottling that provides some value if you like its style and in the short run many will like it better than the score suggests. There is a sweet finish, but it is cut and made more serious by an herbal note, perhaps a result of the blending of these very different grapes. It does not have a lot of depth, and has a bit of a Beaujolais-esque feel to it, but it does have nice texture and just a little bit of a backbone. It may not last long at peak. Drink now-2014. Importer: Tri-Vin Imports, Mt. Vernon, NY; tel. (914) 664-3155

The 2009 Terras D'el Rei is a blend of 50% Trincadeira, 30% Aragonez and 20% Castelao. Nicely focused this year, a bit herbal and bright, it should make a graceful and pleasing house pour. It has ripe tannins around the edges for support and texture that makes it seem fuller than it is in the mid-palate. Overall, early on at least, it seems a bit more serious than its price point would suggest. This wine has some limitations in structure and depth, obviously, but given its price point, it is not only charming, but a pretty nice entry level choice for parties, picnics and house pours. Drink it young and fresh for best results. Drink now-2013. Importer: Tri-Vin Imports, Mt. Vernon, NY; tel. (914) 664-3155

The 2007 TERRAS D’EL REI is a blend of Trincadeira, Aragonez, Moreto and Castelao, clocking in at just 12.5% alcohol. This mass market wine (250,000 cases produced, and 15,000 imported) is light and tasty, not bad for something in its price range. It is in some respects a jug wine without the jug, but if it lacks depth, ageworthiness and concentration, it has a little structure and more character than such wines usually have, no doubt a function of its grape blend, particularly the Trincadeira. There are touches of game around the edges, and it seems earthy and interesting, relatively speaking. I enjoyed the juicy and succulent finish, driven on home by the acidity. This may be well on the thin side, but it is also bright and sunny. Given its limitations, this is not the type of wine that can be scored highly, but if drunk young it is a worthwhile choice if you need to economize as it can probably be picked up retail for around $5 a bottle. Drink now.CARMIM is a co-op in the Reguengos sub-region of Alentejo, the full name being Cooperativa Agricola de Reguengos de Monsaraz.Importer: Tri-Vin Imports, Mt. Vernon, N.Y.; tel: (914) 664-3155