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 Silky
485. Domaine Tempier, Bandol, 2003
We threw a curry at this, and it more-or-less survived. For me though, the two characteristics that were most interesting were the surprisingly only …
401. Jean-Luc Joillot, Pommard 1er Cru Les Petits Epenots, 1998
This was a beauty. Mature, but with concentration to age gracefully for another 5 years, maybe? Quite dense garnet colour (medium, rather than light …
181. Louis Boillot, Volnay 1er Cru Clos de la Chapelle, ????
Very enjoyable preface to Christmas lunch at Andrew’s, courtesy of Steve. A bottle he bought whilst holidaying in Meursault a few years before. Produced …
140. Domaine des Heretiers Louis Jadot, Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Ursules, 1999
Was worried that this was ageing too fast, due to poor temp control in my flat. Slight hint of brick-red at the edge suggested …
98. Jaffelin, Chambolle-Musigny, 1999
A very pleasant Christmas gift from Dad. Medium-weight wine that was into early maturity, if not full maturity. Ruby coloured, from edge to body. …
91. Bodegas Protos, Ribera del Duero Crianza, 1996
High clarity, mid-garnet colour, with the first hints of brick at the edge. Toasty, balanced oak over intense, “focused” dark fruit (prune?) aromas – …
89. Domaine Bertagna, Vougeot, 1993
A product of my first ever wine trip. Having done the Clos de Vougeot tour beforehand, Dad and I bought half-a-dozen Vougeot villages. Drunk …