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 Home (Page 2)
Poor VFM
269. Domaine du Pegau, Châteauneuf-du-Pape, 2002
So this should be the test of a true “great producer”: quality in a truly awful vintage. Overall, not too great a “presence” in …
158. Château de Pennautier, l’Esprit de Pennautier Cabardès, 2000
A first taste of the Languedoc. Probably drunk too young, so disappointing value for money, compared with the range of good value drinking in …
157. Bonny Doon Vineyard, Le Cigare Volant Santa Cruz California, 2000
Randall Grahm’s hommage to Châteauneuf, and their official banning of UFO landings in the town in 1954. A wine (and label) that had great …
126. Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas, 1998
Dark red colour but with brick-reddish tinge (over-quick ageing?). Coal-smoke licked aromas of dark fruit – damson or black cherry. Quite tannic but generally …
72. Château Latour, Grand Vin de Château Latour Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac, 1975
Well, the opening gambit has to be a value-for-money statement… ultimately not worth £142, but a fantastic wine! Quintessence of a subtle, balanced, smooth, …