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 Complex
824. Tommasi, Fiorato Recioto della Valpolicella, 2010
Good quality, dense, complex and balanced Recioto. And a good reminder that these are only mid-strength, at 13% ABV. Mid-deep garnet, with a broad …
338. Schmitges, Erdener Treppchen Riesling Spätlese Mosel, 1995
The second-last wine from the Optimor case, and the final white. A good chance to continue my New Year’s white wine resolution. I held-off …
144. Bodegas Toro Albala, Don PX Pedro Ximenez Vino Dulce de Postre Gran Reserva Montilla Moriles, 1972
Technically not the same as PX from Jerez, but actually very similar in texture, compared with Malaga for example – this one’s from Montilla-Moriles …
93. Castello Banfi, Brunello di Montalcino Riserva Poggio all’Oro, 1993
Bought cheap in Japan while working at JWS (a bin-end), and one bottle drunk there. Coming very nicely into balance – with depth of …
72. Château Latour, Grand Vin de Château Latour Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac, 1975
Well, the opening gambit has to be a value-for-money statement… ultimately not worth £142, but a fantastic wine! Quintessence of a subtle, balanced, smooth, …
70. Domaines Schlumberger, Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé Alsace, 1997
Had 2 bottles of this and was very disappointed with the first. It is NOT a Pinot Grigio. However, on drinking the second I …