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 Rosé
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 …
799. Ridgeview, Fitzrovia English Sparkling Wine Brut, 2010
The interloper, courtesy of Tina! Really interesting to drop this in after some very good Champagnes. The acidity really stands out (though not unbalanced). …
791. Charles Melton, Rose of Virginia Barossa Valley, 2012
In a line-up of rosés, this stood out for its style – though not a wine to my taste. Pale ruby – deeper colour …
768. Cave de Rasteau, Rasteau Rosé Vin Doux Naturel, NV (2009)
This was an oddity picked-up at the Cave de Rasteau after riding Ventoux. Drunk perhaps a bit old – so with somewhat more faded …