770. Jean-Marc Pillot, Puligny-Montrachet Les Noyers Bret, 2011 
769. Domaine Jean-Marc Boillot, Puligny-Montrachet 1er Cru Les Referts, 2011 
768. Cave de Rasteau, Rasteau Rosé Vin Doux Naturel, NV (2009) 
767. Qupé, Central Coast Syrah, 2010 
766. Poggio Argentiera, Vermentino IGT Toscana, 2012 
765. Wagner Stempel, Höllberg Riesling Rheinhessen, 2010 Fortified
768. Cave de Rasteau, Rasteau Rosé Vin Doux Naturel, NV (2009)
This was an oddity picked-up at the Cave de Rasteau after riding Ventoux. Drunk perhaps a bit old – so with somewhat more faded …
754. Equipo Navazos, La Bota de Fino No. 35 Macharnudo Alto Jerez, NV (2013)
Another visit to Navazos-land, but this time their Macharnudo Alto vineyard Fino bottling. Brine and olive, with a depth of oak & vanilla touches …
744. Harvey’s, Pedro Ximénez Sherry VORS, NV (2013)
I was perhaps expecting a little more from this wine, though still a good, pretty complex example of an old PX. Deep brown with …
739. Taylor’s, 30 Year Old Tawny Port, NV (2012)
A nice tawny port, with some elegance, balance and complexity, but not worth £68, with some over-dominance of the oak. Medium tawny, with a …
737. d’Oliveiras, Malvazia Colheita Madeira, 1990
Though not a full vintage – a Colheita rather than Frasqueira – this was a very good example of fully-sweet Malvasia Madeira. Medium amber. …
731. Bodegas Tradición, Fortnum & Mason Oloroso Sherry VORS, NV (2013)
Another very good Sherry from Bodegas Tradición, that got better on days 2 and 3 – greater complexity and power. Curious mid-amber, with a …
718. Hidalgo-La Gitana, Faraon Oloroso Sherry VORS, NV (2013)
Slightly out-of-order this one (should really be after the Clos des Goisses), but just filling an accidental gap! Having enjoyed the Hidalgo Wellington VORS …
717. Barbeito, Boal Madeira, 1943
I bought this for Dad’s 70th birthday. Unfortunately, I can’t find a rough tasting note to refer back to, to do any kind of …
711. Lustau, Oloroso Sherry Pata de Gallina Almacenista Juan García Jarana, NV (2013)
A classically-styled, and good quality Oloroso. Deep amber, with a broad, caramel rim. Medium+ intensity nose, led by walnut marzipan, then caramel, Demerara sugar …
707. Dow’s, Vintage Port, 1970
Port and cheese on Easter Saturday after a red-wine-fuelled venison dinner in the Lake District. Overall, a very nice Port, reflecting the quality of …