I tried the 2018 Babu Reserva and it fared so poorly I used the mercy rule and did not give it a numerical score instead stating, “purchase at your own risk”. I am sure that when RKS Wine speaks with such unflattering remarks a team of blending specialists descended on the winery to fix the situation.
The only way to determine their success is to try a 2021 Babu.
The wine is a blend of Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet. It has been aged in oak barrels for three months.
Aroma: Black cherry, raspberry with some blueberry and a faint hint of milk chocolate.
Palate: Not much fruit has migrated to the palate with but a tad of sour cherry squeaking to the finish line. Tastes like a mass-produced effort. Drinkable but not much more than that.
Personality: I have decent aromatics but am bereft of a quality streak on the palate. I am embarrassed as Touriga Nacional and Alicante Bouschet can make a magical blend but has fallen short here. I really will try to convince the winemakers to change their game plan.
Food Match: That safety valve of dignity expression “a Friday night wine”.
Cellarbility: If you buy no sense in keeping it around.
Price: $16 CDN (Ontario).
RKS 2024 Wine Rating: 82/100. Wine Enthusiast 90.
(Babu 2021 Reserva, Vinho Regional Tejo, Fuiza & Bright, Portugal, 750 mL, 13.5%).
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