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 Grand Cru
ProWein: neophysics and the art of vast wine events
Neophysics: n. the scientific process of being a neophyte OK, so I invented a word. It came to me during my first experience of …
182. Château Angelus, 1er Grand Cru Classé St Emilion Grand Cru, 1997
Picked-up as a £20-off “bargain”. Ready to drink at Christmas 2004. Deep plum colour with garnet rim. Milk chocolatey or cocoa powder nose over …
156. Preiss-Zimmer, Tokay Pinot Gris Mambourg Alsace Grand Cru, 2000
Wow! What a bargain!! First wine tasted after doing the WSET Advanced course, so it gets ‘formal’ from here… Mid-amber-gold colour fading to a …
112. Domaines Schlumberger, Gewurztraminer Grand Cru Kitterlé Alsace, 1997
3rd time lucky for Schlumberger!! And the one I was most nervous of – the Gewurztraminer. I shouldn’t have been. A really enjoyable and …
102. Domaines Schlumberger, Riesling Grand Cru Kitterlé Alsace, 1997
2 for 2 for Schlumberger’s 1997 Kitterlé Grands Crus: Pinot Gris and Riesling both tremendously disappointing. Mid-gold / straw colour. Slight aromas of white …
84. Jean-Marc Brocard, Chablis Grand Cru Les Clos, 1993
A product of my first visit – and learning about – wine regions and wine. Patience pays off. Bought in 1994 from Brocard’s shop …
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 …
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 …