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 2000
273. Maison Folly, Meursault, 2000
Oddbins had 3 Meursaults on sale so I went for the 2000. Hmmm. Once again I find myself underwhelmed by a Meursault. A glass …
261. Olivier Leflaive, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Hameau de Blagny, 2000
So, the day after Princess’ wedding, recovering with a whole roast pig (!), and as the dregs drifted away, the hard core of family …
258. Castelinho, Douro Colheita Especial, 2000
Recommended to me by the guy in The Corkscrew near Grafton Street, as something different. Opened up after a day, so I’d say needs …
242. d’Arenberg, Riesling The Noble McLaren Vale, 2000
Another wine courtesy of Steve Otterburn. I still haven’t had The Dead Arm Shiraz for which d’Arenberg is most renowned, but this is a …
240. Michele Chiarlo, Barolo Cerequio, 2000
At last, a nice Barolo. Brought over by Steve Otterburn for Christmas Eve. Barolo is supposed to smell of violets, and this certainly had …
233. Marqués de Murrieta, Rioja Reserva, 2000
Helped my mate Gavan retake the Guinness Triathlon individual course record as “fetcher & carrier”, and he chipped me a bottle of this from …
231. El Coto de Rioja, Rioja Reserva Coto Real, 2000
On the recommendation of the Guía Peñin mini-guide (a great idea for anyone thinking of doing a wine score guide, by the way!). I …
212. Saltram Wine Estate, Mamre Brook Cabernet Sauvignon Barossa Valley, 2000
One of the random Australian wines in the DI staff shop which looked interesting. Actually part of Beringer Blass / Fosters, I think. Deep …
211. Les Caves du Sieur d’Arques, Toques et Clochers Limoux Océanique, 2000
Mid-yellow-gold colour. Initially butterscotch and hazelnut, then apple, green banana, yellow melon on the nose. Light, crisp palate with appley, green-banana flavours and a …
208. De Loach, Zinfandel California, 2000
One of a couple of Zins that Ben picked up in a Grafton Street wine shop – a good opportunity to expand my Zin …