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 South Australia
330. Kilikanoon, The Medley Barossa Valley Clare Valley, 2004
Another from the Optimor mixed case, and from a winery well-rated by Robert Parker. Initially, I thought this might be an overblown ‘taster’s’ wine …
311. d’Arenberg, Shiraz The Dead Arm McLaren Vale, 2003
Well, after the relative disappointment of the 2004, I had to crack its partner in crime, the 2003. MUCH more exciting! Much more savoury …
310. d’Arenberg, Shiraz The Dead Arm McLaren Vale, 2004
After a few years of vaguely looking out for this, to see if its reputation was justified, like buses, two turned up at once. …
284. Kangarilla Road, McLaren Vale Shiraz, 2003
Picked this up from Majestic whilst looking for some wines that could be opened and drunk straightaway, without sediment settling etc. A pleasant find. …
277. d’Arenberg, Shiraz The Footbolt McLaren Vale, 2003
Grabbed the bottle (and label) from Sadek Wynberg after a number of us finished it whilst watching a focus group… because it was another …
268. d’Arenberg, Shiraz Viognier The Laughing Magpie McLaren Vale, 2003
A pleasant drink but an advert for taking 0.5-1% off the ABV. Was browsing a wine shop in Kilkenny when I noticed a few …
264. Henschke, Keyneton Estate Euphonium Barossa, 2002
My first taste of Henschke, who are reputed to be one of Australia’s finest, and make one of Aus’ iconic wines. But I baulked …
242. d’Arenberg, Riesling The Noble McLaren Vale, 2000
Another wine courtesy of Steve Otterburn. I still haven’t had The Dead Arm Shiraz for which d’Arenberg is most renowned, but this is a …
219. Geoff Merrill, Cabernet Sauvignon Reserve South Australia, 1996
Really glad I picked this one up at the staff shop, because it didn’t conform to the “Aussie Cab Sav” stereotype. A really “poised” …
212. Saltram Wine Estate, Mamre Brook Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley, 2000
One of the random Australian wines in the DI staff shop which looked interesting. Actually part of Beringer Blass / Fosters, I think. Deep …