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 France
72. Château Latour, Grand Vin de Château Latour Premier Grand Cru Classé Pauillac, 1975
Well, the opening gambit has to be a value-for-money statement… ultimately not worth £142, but a fantastic wine! Quintessence of a subtle, balanced, smooth, …
71. Louis Michel, Chablis Premier Cru Montmain, 1999
A fresh and clean Chablis 1er Cru as typical for the Montmains appellation. Not oaked and it shows. Flinty acidity but balanced with a …
70. Domaines Schlumberger, Pinot Gris Grand Cru Kitterlé Alsace, 1997
Had 2 bottles of this and was very disappointed with the first. It is NOT a Pinot Grigio. However, on drinking the second I …
67. Georges Vernay, Condrieu Côteau de Vernon, 2000
The first time I have definitively smelled butterscotch on a wine. Other aromas of vanilla, butter and passion fruit as well. Flavours of apricot …
66. Berry Bros & Rudd, Berry’s Own Selection Médoc, ??
Had to put this in as a classic example of Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon aromas. Cigar box and (for the first time clearly and definitively) …
64. Domaine Daniel-Etienne Defaix, Celliers du Vieux Château, Chablis Vieilles Vignes, 1998
Got this on sale and what a bargain. A regular Chablis with the colour and concentration of a 1er Cru. Dom Defaix again showing …
62. René Bouvier, Gevrey-Chambertin, 1996
Found this wine for sale in a bar near the producer’s site in Burgundy. Gets 2 stars in the Guide Hachette, and good value. …
60. Paul Zinck, Riesling Alsace, 1999
Really enjoyable example of a ready-to-drink Riesling that shows the good side of Alsace. Recommended by the Swig! owners and rightly so. Bought and …
58. Domaine Marc Roy, Gevrey-Chambertin Clos Prieur, 1997
Have no recollection of this wine at all! Discovered the label amongst a pile of paper. Have stuck it in because I obviously meant …
57. Champagne Bollinger, Special Cuvée, NV (2002)
Always heard a lot of good things about Bollinger NV – often as the best Grande Marque NV Champagne, but never got around to …