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
830. Château Suduiraut, 1er Cru Classé Sauternes, 2001
In 28-50’s dinner with Christian Seely, some very good wines were served. This was the clear standout though – a very good Château, in …
819. Maison Nicolas Perrin, Ermitage, 2011
In the Syrah / Malbec line-up, all the Northern Rhône Syrahs were from the 2011 vintage, to maximise comparability. The quality of this stood …
816. Château Nenin, Pomerol, 2010
So this precise wine also appeared on 2014’s paper 2…who knew? The wine of the Merlot / Carmenère line-up. Deep ruby-black. Deep and full …
815. Domaine de Chevalier, Pessac-Léognan Grand Cru Classé, 2010
The best Bordeaux in the Cab and Merlot line-ups, combined. Joint best Cab with the differently-styled Quintessa. A fuller, denser wine than most Domaine …
809. Hugel, Jubilee Riesling Alsace, 2004
A brief white interlude from a POTG dinner with Etienne Hugel. This was a mature, balanced, quality Riesling. From the Schönenbourg Grand Cru. Deep …
807. Domaine Sylvain Cathiard, Vosne-Romanée, 2011
The wine of the Pinot flight, with a suppleness, elegance and delicacy that stroked and danced across the palate. Showed its pricey class. Pale …
806. Domaine Robert Chevillon, Nuits-Saint-Georges Vieilles Vignes, 2009
This was the odd one out in a vertical of 2008, 2010 and 2011 1er Cru Perrières Nuits-St-Georges. Only the VV villages 2009 was …
805. Frédéric Magnien, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Lavaut-Saint-Jacques, 2011
As explained on the prior page, the 1er Cru difference was greater flavour density – real depth – and earthy mineral complexity. Medium colour …
804. Frédéric Magnien, Gevrey-Chambertin Vieilles Vignes, 2011
This and its 1er Cru partner were the 2011 Gevrey-Chambertin examples, and they were both very good. Many thanks to Becca for giving me …
801. Domaine Huet, Vouvray Pétillant Brut, 2007
Which was the front-label and which the back? Who knows… but stylish packaging for a stylish wine. Moderate moose and sparkle, given its pétillant …