490. Marquis d’Angerville, Volnay 1er Cru Taillepieds, 2000 
489. Remoissenet, Puligny-Montrachet, 2006 
488. Denbies, Rose Hill Cellarmaster’s Choice, 2007 
487. Nyetimber, Classic Cuvée Classic Blend, 2001 
486. Schloss Johannisberg, Riesling Kabinett Rheingau, 2007 
485. Domaine Tempier, Bandol, 2003 NV
476. Champagne Louis Roederer, Brut Premier, NV (2008)
This was a present to Katy from her Dad at Christmas, and we drank it with Pete before farewell dinner at Forenza, the only …
475. Codorníu, Cava Cuvée Reina Cristina Non Plus Ultra Brut, NV (2009)
Had to hunt around quite hard to find any Codorníu cavas whilst on holiday in Lanzarote, but eventually found some of their premium range, …
450. Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Grand Siècle “La Cuvée”, NV (2008)
The day after my birthday, and flying on Bruce Air to / from Lisbon, the guys in the office decided to celebrate it again. …
438. Bodegas Tradicion for Fortnum & Mason, Amontillado 30 Years Old VORS, NV (2008)
A couple of half bottles of this bought for Fortified Wine tasting practice (which obviously worked, as I managed a distinction!). An outstanding example …
424. Champagne Charles Heidsieck, Brut Réserve, NV
My first chance to taste Charles Heidsieck – this the “Mise-en-Cave” NV, got as a gift for attending an LBS Marketing Club session. Also …
423. Champagne Jean Moutardier, Brut Sélection, NV
By contrast, this showed very well, with greater concentration and complexity than the 1999 Moet. Most round the table thought that this was the …
417. Emilio Lustau for Berry Bros, Oloroso Pata de Gallina 1/38 Juan Garcia Jarana Solera, NV
And this was my second Almacenista sherry – again sourced by Lustau. A classic dry oloroso sherry, with lovely sweet flavour, but the refreshing …
416. Emilio Lustau for Berry Bros, Manzanilla Pasada de Sanlúcar 1/80 Manuel Cuevas Jurado Solera, NV
Dawn picked this up as part of getting together a revision-list of wines for our WSET fortified exam. We got through 30 wines in …
408. Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Cuvée Rosé Brut, NV (2006?)
An easy-drinking, pretty fine Champagne, although I would have expected more fruit on the nose. Salmon-pink, with an orange tinge. Fine, persistent bead. Moderately …
378. Champagne Eric Taillet, Brut Tradition, NV (2007)
Picked up by Sven from Planet of the Grapes, to celebrate his wedding with the rest of the office, and a very pleasant find. …