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 Christmas
887. Domaine Denis Mortet, Gevrey-Chambertin Combe-du-Dessus, 2002
The wine of Christmas. A reminder how great Burgundy can be. Maturing, but not at all old. Might have 10 more years? Mid-garnet, with …
311. d’Arenberg, Shiraz The Dead Arm McLaren Vale, 2003
Well, after the relative disappointment of the 2004, I had to crack its partner in crime, the 2003. MUCH more exciting! Much more savoury …
310. d’Arenberg, Shiraz The Dead Arm McLaren Vale, 2004
After a few years of vaguely looking out for this, to see if its reputation was justified, like buses, two turned up at once. …
309. Weingut Probst, Achkarrer Schlossberg Grauer Burgunder Auslese Trocken Kaiserstuhl Baden, 1998
Even though this is already in Book 1, after much prevarication, I decided it should go in again (hence out of position, as we …
308. Château Gruaud-Larose, Sarget de Gruaud-Larose Saint-Julien, 1997
A number of people had recommended this as ready for good Christmas drinking, and a bargain on a Majestic deal. But, having drunk the …
306. Jean-Claude Boisset, Volnay 1er Cru Santenots, 1999
2nd Boxing Day Burgundy and the first of a brace of Volnays. I think this is slightly atypical, but not sure. Mid-light depth garnet …
305. Louis Latour, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Sous le Puits, 1999
First Burgundy of the Christmas season (after Graüburgunder and Château Montrose on Christmas Day itself). Andy & Sarah’s for Boxing Day to 28th, with …
304. Jean-Luc Colombo, Cornas Les Méjeans, 1997
I’m glad I waited a few years before cracking this, to ensure it had evolved to the point of enjoyment – and a great …
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 …
244. Bodegas Roda, Roda I Rioja Reserva, 2001
The last of Otters’ contribution to Christmas 2005, and a ripe Rioja from a producer I’d not come across before. Similar quality to the …