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 4
690. Château Lascombes, Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux, 2004
Picked up at the Château when Katy and I visited, the day after the Marathon du Médoc. This was one of the tasting wines, …
689. Château de la Saule, Montagny 1er Cru, 2009
A good show for how widespread quality reached in a quality year like 2009. A nice, ripe – yet refreshing, minerally – Chardonnay. Medium …
688. Grans-Fassian, Piesporter Goldtröpfchen Riesling Spätlese Mosel-Saar-Ruwer, 2006
Really solid example of a well-balanced light, sweeter-style Mosel Riesling. Medium level of sweetness, but with a beautifully balanced streak of lemon acidity, and …
687. Louis Jadot, Château des Jacques Clos de Rochegrès Moulin-à-Vent, 2009
A revelation in Beaujolais! And a step up from the non-specified vineyard Moulin-à-Vent Jadot bottling. Medium ruby, if not darker. Black pepper, oak spice …
686. Pierre Bourée, Gevrey-Chambertin, 2001
Not necessarily an auspicious vintage or producer, but a very interesting Burgundy nevertheless. Fragrant aromatics are the key to this, though sadly just missing …
685. Kuentz-Bas, Pinot Gris Tradition Alsace, 2007
Though not the deepest or most complex version, this is a good, classical example of an Alsatian Pinot Gris, with spice and concentration – …
684. Williams & Humbert, As You Like It Medium Sweet Amontillado Sherry VORS, NV (2012)
Surprise find in Waitrose, and good value. Not the most complex VORS, but still pretty good – particularly for a sweetened style. Deep amber, …
683. Joseph Faiveley, Meursault, 2008
A slightly ‘hard’ streak of acidity takes this a little out-of-balance, which is a shame, for an otherwise pretty good wine. Pale gold. Medium …
682. Royal Tokaji Wine Company, Tokaji 5 Puttonyos Blue Label, 2006
Picked out for a Christmas dessert wine example for a wine tasting at Albion. Overall, a decent – if a touch simple – example …
681. Meyer-Fonné, Riesling Grand Cru Wineck-Schlossberg, 2000
[Signed in 2016: Regards, Félix MEYER] Not a renowned Alsace vintage, I believe – and perhaps a lack of acidity reflects that – but …