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 
438. Bodegas Tradicion for Fortnum & Mason, Amontillado 30 Years Old VORS, NV (2008)
A couple of half bottles of this bought for Fortified Wine tasting practice (which obviously worked, as I managed a distinction!). An outstanding example …
437. Clos des Menuts, Saint-Emilion Grand Cru, 2005
When I saw this on sale at Schipol Airport, I felt I had to take a trip down memory lane, and get a …
436. Tokaji Oremus, Tokaji Dry Mandorlás, 2004
The first white from the 3rd Optimor Wine Club case – “Anything But Chardonay / Cabernet”. A really interesting one this, as it’s essentially …
435. Ata Rangi, Crimson Pinot Noir Martinborough, 2006
A half-bottle of Ata Rangi’s entry-level, young vines (<15 years old) cuvee, bought at the vineyard after a long chat with Eleanor at their …
434. Carrick, Pinot Noir Central Otago, 2003
Dropped by Carrick on the recommendation of the woman in the wine shop in Cromwell. An excellent spot for lunch I suspect, and another …
433. Mt. Difficulty, Pinot Noir Central Otago, 2005
It was a pleasure to close out my time in Central Otago with a lunch & visit to Mt Difficulty in Bannockburn, including an …
432. Three Miners, Gewürztraminer Earnscleugh Valley Central Otago, 2006
Also picked up in Clyde, and a second good-looking Gewurz from Central. Had fruit & spice, whilst maintaining acidity, and without overkilling perfume. Great …
431. Seresin, Pinot Gris Marlborough, 2006
The first wine of the wedding party at Furneaux Lodge, and finally a good Kiwi Pinot Gris. Whilst I was impressed by the Riesling …
Crete wines: the next Santorini?
I was invited by Wines of Crete, a non-profit organisation formed by Cretan wineries less than 10 years ago, to spend 3 days exploring …
430. Two Paddocks, Picnic Riesling Central Otago, 2007
[signed by the then-viticulturalist, when the wine was bought in Easter 2008: Enjoy NZ Drink plenty Have fun. TwoPaddocks.com] [signed by actor-owner much later …