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 Dry
678. Hidalgo-La Gitana, Wellington Palo Cortado Sherry VORS, NV (2012)
Bought this after tasting Hidalgo-La Gitana’s full range with Javier Hidalgo at POTG, and this was the finest. Medium-depth amber, with tawny glints. Broad …
677. Gonzalez-Byass, Tio Pepe En Rama Fino Sherry, NV (2012)
I tried the 3rd release in The Vineyard, Dorking, and was struck by its quite meaty finish – reminiscent of roast chicken juices. So …
672. Domaine Philippe Gilbert, Menetou-Salon, 2010
A gift for conference speaking, and it turned out to be the best producer of this Sancerre-alternative appellation. A good, clean, clear Sauvignon Blanc, …
662. Nyetimber, Blanc de Blancs Brut England, 2003
So, finally, via Mr Ward’s inside track, I got hold of some 2003 Blanc de Blancs. And not only that, but in the spangly …
661. Jean-René Germanier, Petite Arvine Valais, 2003
[Signed in 2016 by Jean-René Germanier and Gilles Besse: Trés impression par le cahier de Tim. Des desgustations si approfondés. Wonderfull. Jean-René Germanier Magnifique …
656. Marc Colin, Chassagne-Montrachet 1er Cru “Les Vide-Bourses”, 2006
First bottle deeper-golden and nuttier than it should have been – premox! Boo… But the following bottle showed just how well this wine is …
655. Domaine du Colombier, Hermitage Blanc, 2007
Perhaps this is coming around, to more like what I tasted en primeur. The first couple of bottles were a bit over-rich and flabby, …
654. Domaines Schlumberger, Riesling Grand Cru Saering Alsace, 2007
A good example of Alsatian dry Riesling, and a great demonstration of the quality of the vintage. Good, will get better, and great value. …
653. Gonzalez-Byass, Tres Palmas Fino Sherry, NV (2012)
Hot on the tail of the 2nd Tip Pepe ‘En Rama’ bottlings, Gonzalez-Byass came out with this series of differently aged Fino bottlings: 1, …
652. El Maestro Sierra, 15 years old Oloroso Sherry, NV (2011)
Mid amber-brown, with a fade to a watery rim. Fairly intense nose of toasted hazelnuts, marzipan, and gentle coconut and cinnamon. A day or …