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 Book 1
Category for all posts of wine labels and their texts from wine book number 1, from late 1998 – Christmas 2004, all of which are indexed here.
74. Châteaux Langoa & Leoville Barton, La Reserve de Leoville Barton St Julien, 1998
…the second wine of Leoville Barton, which – though relatively young as a ’98 – was a reasonably elegant compromise between the Latour and …
73. Château d’Angludet, Margaux, 1995
Suffered from comparison with the 1975 Latour we’d been drinking previously. Was somewhat similar in style – oaky, smoky finish over woody dark fruit, …
72. Château Latour, Grand Vin de Château Latour Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac, 1975
Well, the opening gambit has to be a value-for-money statement… ultimately not worth £142, but a fantastic wine! Quintessence of a subtle, balanced, smooth, …
71. Louis Michel, Chablis Premier Cru Montmain, 1999
A fresh and clean Chablis 1er Cru as typical for the Montmains appellation. Not oaked and it shows. Flinty acidity but balanced with a …
70. Domaines Schlumberger, Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé Alsace, 1997
Had 2 bottles of this and was very disappointed with the first. It is NOT a Pinot Grigio. However, on drinking the second I …
69. Vina Segu, Mirador Estate San Javier, Semillon Sauvignon Hand Harvested, 2001
Alcoholic strength made this quite oily in texture on the tongue, but balanced out quite well with acidity of the Sauvignon. Had quite waxy …
68. Rossignol Estate Winery, Seyval Blanc Prince Edward Island Medium Dry, 2000?
Had only ever drunk Canadian ice wine prior to this, and Canada doesn’t have much reputation outside ice wine. However this pale straw wine …
67. Georges Vernay, Condrieu Côteau de Vernon, 2000
The first time I have definitively smelled butterscotch on a wine. Other aromas of vanilla, butter and passion fruit as well. Flavours of apricot …
66. Berry Bros & Rudd, Berry’s Own Selection Médoc, ??
Had to put this in as a classic example of Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon aromas. Cigar box and (for the first time clearly and definitively) …
65. Bonny Doon Vineyard, Ceci n’est pas un Carignan, 2000
The guy who makes this wine is apparently a complete loony. Whatever, it was a very drinkable one. Deep garnet colour with a hint …