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 
37. Maurice Vesselle, Champagne Brut Grand Cru Cuvée Réservée, NV
A recommendation of an ex-manager, François, and a stroke of genius. Deep gold colour. A full-bodied crisp Champagne. Apricot + yeasty aromas suggests a …
36. Association des Producteurs du Cru “Juliénas”, Juliénas, 1996
Bought in 1997 in the village. Surprisingly weighty Beaujolais – dark and fruity – cherry I think. The 1998, however, was considerably less impressive. …
35. Bodegas Valduero, Valduero Ribera del Duero Reserva, 1995
Very smooth (velvety?) deep red wine. Dark berry flavours (if memory serves at the time of writing). Restaurant price was 6,250 ESP, I think …
34. Vignerons de Roueïre, Chardonnay Le Grand Chêne Oak Fermented Vin de Pays d’Oc, 1997
A simple and clean oaked chardonnay. Creamy but crisp finish. An unexpected surprise, and very nice. Part of a mixed case from Bordeaux Direct …
33. Martinborough Vineyard, Pinot Noir, 1997
Great with tuna steaks & red pepper coulis. Lightly oaked Pinot Noir.
32. Beringer Vineyards, Zinfandel California, 1997
Deep rich wine. Soft and slightly sweet end of dry. I thought damsons or damson jam. Lightly oaked to make a well-rounded wine.
31. M. Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage Les Meysonniers, 1995
I bought this in summer 1997 at the Chapoutier Cave, with the intentions of keeping it until the Millenium (it was a bit tough …
30. Les Caves des Hautes-Côtes, Bourgogne Hautes-Côtes de Nuits Tete de Cuvée, 1996
Needs to breathe a little before opening, but is an excellent, ready to drink Burgundy. Lighter, red fruit wine, with the right amount of …
29. Domaine de Durban, Muscat de Beaumes-de-Venise, 1997
Very drinkable Muscat de Beaumes de Venise. Tea-and-orange-peel as usual but stronger on the orange sharpness. Slightly sweeter than usual, so matched up quite …
28. Les Vins Georges Duboeuf, Moulin-à-Vent, 1998
Really spicy, but smooth Beaujolais with depth. Stands up quite well to chocolate, so is quite sweet. Dark fruit is the flavour (blackberries or …