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Warre's Otima 10-year Old 6/500

Aromas of chokecherries and heady orange rinds pull you into a remarkable palate that balances the taste of dried orange rinds with a nutty tinge rounded out by a delightful sweetness of semi dried fruit flavors. Pound for pound, this 500 ml bottle punches way above its weight class, kept us coming back for “just another little pour,” and makes just about the perfect wine to bring to a Winter housewarming all the while proving that Warres, though renowned for the flexing force of their darker Ports, can excel at the elegant end of the spectrum as well. 20% alcohol by volume 500ml
Wine review by Nicholas Livingston, December 2010

The grapes used in the production of Otima 10 years old are a blend of traditional Portuguese varieties from the Douro Valley, such as Touriga Nacional, Touriga Francesa, Tinta Barroca, Tinta Roriz, and Tinto Cão. The wine is aged in oak casks at the lodges in Vila Nova de Gaia. Light tawny color, with an excellent nose of dried fruits and walnuts. On the palate, classic flavors of nuts highlighted by mature fruit. Well balanced with long fresh finish. Serve at room temperature or slightly chilled.

Expert Review

90 Points - “A ripe and rich tawny. Loads of caramel, honey and dried fruit, with just a hint of roasted ...character. Full-bodied, sweet and very toffeelike on the palate. Long finish. Dying for nuts and Stilton here."
-Wine Spectator

Food Pairings

"No longer is port pitched solely as an after-dinner drink. Bottles such as Graham’s Six
Grapes, Croft Pink, Warre’s Otima 10-year-old and Noval Black, at around $20 or under, are all about aperitifs and mixology.
My two favorites are Noval

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