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 
$24.49; 13.6%
Deep garnet with narrow rim. Early maturity in colour. Fruit-led but maturing aromas: red and blackcurrants, plus dried cherries, with distinct hints of cigar and tobacco leaf from the Cab Franc. Creamy melting-chocolate / milk chocolate notes too… from the Merlot? Soft, ripe tannins, integrated into smooth mouthfeel and full-bodied flavour. Plummy (Merlot) flavours, with good length, expressing some toasty, “warm” oak notes. Very enjoyable, easy-drinking-yet-complex, satisfying wine! Very good!
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