Bottega: quality Prosecco and Prosecco Rosé 
Book 5 Index 
951. Mullineux, Syrah Swartland, 2011 
950. W & J Graham & Co, 30 Year Old Tawny Port, NV (2010) 
949. Cartuxa, Pêra-Manca Branco Évora, 2012 
948. Pella, Xi-Ro Cuvée Experimentale, NV 
£210; 12%
Having had a 1995-disgorged 1979 RD, this Grande Année sibling outdid it comfortably. Wow. Such aromatic complexity that just steadily gave up different layers: toasty caramel notes to begin with, that developed into hazelnut aromatics. Still some aromatic fruit notes – apricot etc. A few touches of oxidation, but only mildly so. Still a good spritz on the palate, but soft. And exceptionally long. Lovely.
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