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 Martinborough
876. Dry River, Pinot Noir Martinborough, 2006
A little Pinot interlude, taken to Ruth’s dinner party. But at the end of the day, a little underwhelming for something that is pitched …
708. Palliser Estate, The Great Harry Pinot Noir Martinborough, 2006
The final red – after Santa Duc Gigondas, 98 Beaucastel and Terram Priorat 06 – with venison. Perfectly mature, with silky tannins, but surprising …
555. Ata Rangi, Pinot Noir Martinborough, 2006
Took this to Allegra’s wedding in the belief that we were bringing for our table… and then was lucky to be able to rescue …
446. Ata Rangi, Kahu Botrytis Riesling Martinborough, 2007
After revisiting the ’99 Clos des Ursules and ’99 Sterling Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon with a venison main (both still on form – the Sterling surprisingly …
435. Ata Rangi, Crimson Pinot Noir Martinborough, 2006
A half-bottle of Ata Rangi’s entry-level, young vines (<15 years old) cuvee, bought at the vineyard after a long chat with Eleanor at their …
413. Martinborough Vineyard, Pinot Noir Martinborough Terrace, 2004
We had this with lamb shanks, cooked overnight – the main course. A pretty good re-visit to my first Kiwi Pinot Noir – albeit …
33. Martinborough Vineyard, Pinot Noir, 1997
Great with tuna steaks & red pepper coulis. Lightly oaked Pinot Noir.