Warre’s Otima 20 Port
Posted by Eagranie Yuh on Monday, December 22nd, 2008Tags for this Article: alcohol, drink, port, review, suggestions
I had been saving this bottle of Warre’s Otima 20-year-old port for a special occasion, and what could be more special than two feet of snow in Vancouver and a serious urge to hibernate? It’s rich and perfectly – but not cloyingly – sweet, with a walnut aftertaste. And I’m not just being a pretentious snob when I say that, because it really does taste like walnuts.
It’s perfect with blue cheese or chocolate, but probably not both at the same time. You can get the 10-year-old vintage at BC Liquor Stores, but the 20-year-old vintage is harder to find. Some higher-end restaurants have it on their dessert wine list. Both ports are multiple award winners, so it’s definitely worth the effort to track one down.
Posted on December 31st, 2008
Degan Beley says:
I just bought some of this today. Looking forward to trying it out.
Posted on January 2nd, 2009
Jer Thorp says:
Interesting. I read a lot about this when it was first introduced. It’s an attempt (and a successful one) at bringing a very drinkable port into the mainstream market, pushing aside the typical misconceptions surrounding cheap and/or very heavy ruby port.
Haven’t had a chance to try it yet… I will pick up a bottle next time I’m out and give it a try!
Posted on January 5th, 2009
Ben Garfinkel says:
Damn, I missed out on trying that bottle you brought to New Year’s Degan! Save me a glass.