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 CS
325. Antinori, Tignanello IGT Toscana, 2003
And this was the 8th and last wine in the POTG blind tasting. I completely missed this one – it was soft, yet had …
322. Massaya, Classic Bekaa Valley Lebanon, 2004
So this was the first of the first case from the Optimor Wine Club, that I put together with the lads from Planet of …
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 …
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 …
301. Tenuta San Guido, Sassicaia Bolgheri Sassicaia, 2002
Love it when Majestic extend their seasonal promotion to fine wines (down from £60). Got 2 of these, so I can see how it …
299. Alvaro Palacios, Les Terrasses Priorat, 2003
Out with Christian and Lauren at El Pirata tapas bar, having finally found Down Street’s dead tube station! A good Spanish wine list also …
288. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2003
On reflection, a bit of a ‘tasters’ wine rather than a ‘drinkers’, perhaps, as its weight made the second glass a bit hard work. …
265. Geyser Peak Winery, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Alexander Valley, 2002
Held onto this for 6 months or so, but got impatient to try it. In fact, it probably didn’t have much long-term ageing potential …
264. Henschke, Keyneton Estate Euphonium Barossa, 2002
My first taste of Henschke, who are reputed to be one of Australia’s finest, and make one of Aus’ iconic wines. But I baulked …
251. Sterling Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve Napa Valley, 1999
One more bought from the vineyard. The ’97 was excellent, so I left the ’99 for a year or so first. Good, but early …