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 
£31; 14%
Bought as a palate calibration wine for the morning of Paper 2. Certainly a modern interpretation, but in terms of ripe and pure fruit, and well-handled, ripe but firm tannins, rather than new oak. Ripe red cherry with some scented rose notes. Quite rich flavour with some palate power, harmonious fine but firm tannins and balanced acidity. Pretty long too. Showed class.
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