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 
106. Prideluje in Polni Vinakras, Izbrani Teran Kras, 2002
My first Slovenian wine, courtesy of Peter, my Slovene flatmate, and Cecile his girlfriend. They had both forewarned me of the “unusual acid flavour” …
105. Cave de Tain l’Hermitage, Crozes Hermitage Nobles Rives, 2000
Not as good as the 1999, due to a slightly light body (slightly too acidic) but nevertheless a very nice syrah! Initially ‘closed’ on …
104. Château La Grande Maye, Côtes de Castillon, 1999
A recommendation from the salesman at Justerini & Brooks who was taking my Product Allowance order from Diageo. This was his “good value ready-to-drink”. …
103. Bodegas Montecillo, Rioja Reserva, 1997
At last! A wine cracked open for relaxation, and an enjoyable one without qualification! Aromas of black cherry and fresh red peppers, with carefully-matched …
102. Domaines Schlumberger, Riesling Grand Cru Kitterlé Alsace, 1997
2 for 2 for Schlumberger’s 1997 Kitterlé Grands Crus: Pinot Gris and Riesling both tremendously disappointing. Mid-gold / straw colour. Slight aromas of white …
101. Weingut Meyer-Näkel, Spätburgunder Qualitätswein Trocken Ahr, 2000
The guy in the shop couldn’t get this label off for love-nor-money – he was trying to soak it off in cold water. He …
100. Beaulieu Vineyard, BV Sonoma County Chardonnay, 2000
Classic “hot climate” oaked Chardonnay. Deep yellow colour. Aromas of pineapple but particularly butterscotch. Thick texture with flavours of vanilla-coated tropical fruit. Some acidity …
99. Marques de Murrieta Ygay, Rioja Blanco Reserva Capellanía, 1996
Label on this disintegrated totally no matter what tricks I used to remove it! But the label was cool enough and the wine interesting …
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. …
97. Beaulieu Vineyard, BV Signature Series Coastal Zinfandel California, 2000
Randomly won this in a Pimms-making competition at Diageo (they own BV). Thank God. On cracking this open, for the first day, it had …