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 New Zealand
248. Hunter’s, Chardonnay Marlborough, 2002
This Hunter’s offering was much better than the Pinot Noir. Pale yellow-gold colour. Medium intensity nose of grilled pear, buttered toast and butterscotch hints. …
245. Hunter’s, Pinot Noir Marlborough, 2004
Felt like some more exploration so picked this out of the staff shop in Dublin. Disappointing, however. Pale strawberry / red cherry colour, with …
225. Matua Valley, Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough New Zealand, 2004
Another from the Diageo staff shop – easy opportunity to explore some new sources of NZ Sauvignon Blanc! Overall, a decent-value quaffer – good …
131. Waimea Estates, Pinot Noir Nelson, 2002
An excellent recommendation for NZ Pinot Noir from Majestic’s managers choice page. Complex and pretty full-bodied (and at 14%, ripe!). An excellent alternative to …
117. Cloudy Bay, Pelorus, NV (2003)
This was the first of three sparkling wines at the Wine & Cheese Club’s Sweet & Sparkling event, and it showed-off New World sparklers …
87. Oyster Bay, Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough Region, 2002
Just before writing this up I remembered that there was already an entry for an earlier vintage, made by Rob. This wine is therefore …
40. Montana Wines, Marlborough Riesling, 2000
Marlborough proves itself as a region for reliable Riesling as well as Sauvignon Blanc. This was a fresh, limey wine with depth, but not …
33. Martinborough Vineyard, Pinot Noir, 1997
Great with tuna steaks & red pepper coulis. Lightly oaked Pinot Noir.
12. Oyster Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 1998
[Note by my mate Rob] Writing from memory, having drunk many bottles at various times in the past. Very fresh, crisp, clean fruity Sauvignon. …
10. Cloudy Bay, Sauvignon Blanc, Marlborough, 1998
Very nice wine but not as good as I was expecting. I think some passion fruit and some grapefruit freshness on the nose. Not …