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 Pinot Noir
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 …
875. Val Grévin, Crémant de Bourgogne Blanc de Noirs Brut Extra, 2010
This was José-Luis’ other blind wine, and usefully a Crémant – which I’d thought about having in the line-up. With the lower acidity than …
871. Champagne Bollinger, La Grande Année Brut, 2004
Bought this after tasting it at a Bollinger dinner. Its showing decently mature, in the oxidative Bollinger style, though this bottle was perhaps more …
870. Philippe Caraguel, Champaña Metodo Tradicional Extra Brut Rosé, NV (2014)
This was a gift from Philippe, who is winemaker at Atamisque. When we spoke at the estate restaurant, I asked him of his thoughts …
844. Domaine Denis Mortet, Gevrey-Chambertin Mes Cinq Terroirs, 2005
£56.70; 13% I opened a first bottle of this in Rust, and felt it was reaching maturity, but perhaps missing some length – kinda …
839. Franz Keller, Selection Spätburgunder Baden, 2007
After and interesting comparison of the Baden co-op’s Pinots Blanc, Gris and Noir (oak vs. steel), the organisers brought out some quality extras. Franz …
833. Champagne Comte A. de Dampierre, Grand Cru Brut, 2002
A nice 39th birthday dinner with Ruth for this one at Planet of the Grapes. Initially I feared it was corked but I think …
827. Felton Road, Cornish Point Pinot Noir Central Otago, 2012
[Cheers! signature: Nigel Greening] Signed by Nigel Greening at the ‘Two Nigels’ Pinot Noir-off (the other being Nigel, AKA Sam Neill of Two Paddocks), …
808. Peregrine, Pinot Noir Central Otago, 2011
Plenty of colour, and bright, pure fruit typical of Kiwi Pinot. But also with a gravelly minerality that perhaps is indicative of Central Otago. …
807. Domaine Sylvain Cathiard, Vosne-Romanée, 2011
The wine of the Pinot flight, with a suppleness, elegance and delicacy that stroked and danced across the palate. Showed its pricey class. Pale …