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 VFM
59. Mount Hope, Chardonnay Oak Aged South Eastern Australia, 2000
Solid Aussie oaked Chardonnay with good body & some complexity. Light vanilla and tropical aromas with warm flavour, but particular pineapple finish. Another reliable …
53. Domaine Serge Laloue, Sancerre, 2000
Part of a Laithwaites’ mixed 12 at £60. A solid Sauvignon Blanc, with some classic Sancerre character. Fresh acidity, and a green-yellow colour. Aromas …
52. Cave de Tain l’Hermitage, Crozes Hermitage Nobles Rives, 1999
What a bargain! The Guide Hachette gives this 2* status. Understandable. Slightly purple end of ruby colour, but the most notable thing for me …
50. Mont Tauch, Fitou l’Excéption, 2000
A random purchase in Paris, to try some new areas of France. Well worthwhile. Would definitely keep longer but was nevertheless decidedly drinkable at …
49. Château de Beaucastel, Côtes-du-Rhône Coudoulet de Beaucastel, 1999
…by contrast, this was outstanding. I was worried by the price tag. Shouldn’t have been! Oddbins’ recommendation was good. The outstanding aspect was the …
47. Château Chapelle Maracan, Bordeaux Blanc, 1998
I bought this as a cooking wine, but actually drank bottles 11 and 12. For the price, quite nice, in fact! Definite aromas of …
46. De Venoge, Champagne Cordon Bleu Brut Select, NV (2001)
Pale straw colour with green glints suggests lower oak ageing if any and lower % Chardonnay. Light crisp bubbles and a good balance of …