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.
I just bought some of this today. Looking forward to trying it out.
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!
Damn, I missed out on trying that bottle you brought to New Year’s Degan! Save me a glass.