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 2001
364. Clover Hill, Pipers River Tasmania Australian Brut Sparkling Wine, 2001
Great opening to dinner with Jack, Rob and Kari. A classic Champagne blend of both Pinots and Chardonnay, that had elegance and refinement. Could …
334. Domaine Maume, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux, 2001
Intriguing mature Burgundy – some hints of class, coupled with some danger signs! One of the more expensive of the Optimor case. Pale garnet …
317. Château La Mission Haut-Brion, La Chapelle de la Mission Haut-Brion Pessac-Léognan, 2001
After 2001 Sarget de Gruaud-Larose being distinctly tannic and less-than-mature, I was a little nervous about cracking this in Jan 2007 at my brother …
316. Dufouleur Père et Fils, Pommard, 2001
So this was Slurp’s own goal. Quite an interesting nose, but the disjointed palate just didn’t do it. Might integrate over 2-3 more years, …
303. Domaine Zind Humbrecht, Riesling Heimbourg Alsace, 2001
Found this in Jerusalem restaurant-bar when choosing the wine for our Optimor Christmas lunch in 2006. My first Zind Humbrecht and I finally get …
300. Marqués de la Concordia, Rioja Reserva, 2001
A decent, good value quaffer from Majestic. Mid-depth garnet with a narrow ruby-garnet rim. Moderately intense nose of sweet, toasty spices over leafy blackcurrant …
274. Cantina Valpantena, Amarone della Valpolicella Falasco, 2001
Saw this on sale at Selfridges as well, and felt like testing out an Amarone from a generally good Italian year (dunno precisely about …
271. Les Espalines, Gigondas Cuvée Les Tendrelles, 2001
A bottle that Dad had picked up somewhere, and that we drank with pan-fried duck. Pretty good overall, if a little alcoholically overripe (albeit …
263. Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Les Cèdres, 2001
That’s fucking it! Another corked bottle – there must be a better way!! Thankfully this was on product allowance, given the price. But the …
259. Bodegas Matarromera, Ribera del Duero Reserva, 2001
Perplexing one this – and ultimately a touch frustrating. With an intense, complex nose and good concentration, my initial reaction was positive, but slightly …