695. Château Laville, Sauternes, 2001 
694. Château Sociando-Mallet, Cru Bourgeois Haut-Médoc, 2001 
693. Mas Amiel, Prestige 15 Ans d’Age Maury, NV (2006) 
692. Rey Fernando de Castilla, Antique Palo Cortado Sherry, NV (2012) 
691. Equipo Navazos, I Think Saca de Abril de 2012 En Rama Manzanilla Sherry, NV (2012) 
690. Château Lascombes, Chevalier de Lascombes Margaux, 2004 Cortese
Other Asti styles surprise
Producers make a number of other Asti styles of wine beyond the 3 main categories of Moscato-, Barbera- and Brachetto-based wines already profiled. In …
319. Pio Cesare, Gavi di Gavi, 2005
How pleasant (& civilised): whilst putting together the ‘Optimor Wine Club’s’ first mixed case with Matt & Marc at Planet of the Grapes, we …
260. Nicola Bergaglio, Gavi di Gavi Minaia, 2003
The white served at Paul Heslop’s wedding, this one, and another great example of Gavi di Gavi. I’m really starting to like this grape …
Fontanafredda and Casa E. di Mirafiore: fine Barolo sister estates
Fontanafredda and Casa E. di Mirafiore are sister estates in Serralunga d’Alba, both owned by the same Italian entrepreneur, and we got to know …
136. Domini Villae Lanata, Gavi di Gavi La Toledana Raccolto Tardivo Novembre 2002
Another “different” white – again from Majestic – that has an interesting blend of freshness and flavour complexity. Made from the Cortese grape, although …