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 Chardonnay
59. Mount Hope, Chardonnay Oak Aged South Eastern Australia, 2000
Solid Aussie oaked Chardonnay with good body & some complexity. Light vanilla and tropical aromas with warm flavour, but particular pineapple finish. Another reliable …
57. Champagne Bollinger, Special Cuvée, NV (2002)
Always heard a lot of good things about Bollinger NV – often as the best Grande Marque NV Champagne, but never got around to …
46. De Venoge, Champagne Cordon Bleu Brut Select, NV (2001)
Pale straw colour with green glints suggests lower oak ageing if any and lower % Chardonnay. Light crisp bubbles and a good balance of …
41. Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix, Celliers du Vieux Château, Chablis Premier Cru Côte de Lechet, 1995
One of the most bastard difficult labels I’ve ever chosen to remove… but a nice premier cru. Straw-yellow colour betrays the depth of the …
37. Maurice Vesselle, Champagne Brut Grand Cru Cuvée Réservée, NV
A recommendation of an ex-manager, François, and a stroke of genius. Deep gold colour. A full-bodied crisp Champagne. Apricot + yeasty aromas suggests a …
34. Vignerons de Roueïre, Chardonnay Le Grand Chêne Oak Fermented Vin de Pays d’Oc, 1997
A simple and clean oaked chardonnay. Creamy but crisp finish. An unexpected surprise, and very nice. Part of a mixed case from Bordeaux Direct …
22. Golden State Vintners, Vintner’s Reserve Chardonnay, California
Very unusual Chardonnay – almost demi-sec. Very deep golden colour which suggested either late harvest or longer barrel ageing. Light vanilla on the nose, …
21. Wolf Blass, Chardonnay ?? Label, 1998
Lightly oaky aroma with lemony citrus hint to the passion fruit nose. Clean and smooth flavour. Went well with asparagus and Hollandaise sauce, as …