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 Oaked
334. Domaine Maume, Gevrey-Chambertin 1er Cru Champeaux, 2001
Intriguing mature Burgundy – some hints of class, coupled with some danger signs! One of the more expensive of the Optimor case. Pale garnet …
333. Two Paddocks, Pinot Noir Central Otago, 2005
So, in 2005 apparently low yields meant that Two Paddocks vinified all their parcels of land into the same cuvee (instead of First Paddock …
332. Heggies Vineyard, Viognier Eden Valley, 2005
Another different white from the Optimor case. I was particularly pleased because I guessed this as being barrel fermented, before looking at the label …
330. Kilikanoon, The Medley Barossa Valley Clare Valley, 2004
Another from the Optimor mixed case, and from a winery well-rated by Robert Parker. Initially, I thought this might be an overblown ‘taster’s’ wine …
329. Mannucci Droandi, Chianti Colli Aretini, 2005
This one is well out of time order because it took some time to finish the bottle and get to the label! This wasn’t …
325. Antinori, Tignanello IGT Toscana, 2003
And this was the 8th and last wine in the POTG blind tasting. I completely missed this one – it was soft, yet had …
323. Domaine de la Pertuisane, Domaine de la Pertuisane VdP Côtes Catalanes, 2003
2nd from the Optimor Wine Club case. Initially this was disappointing, but after eating food at the same time, along with a day in …
321. Domaine Lignier-Michelot, Chambolle Musigny Vieilles Vignes, 2004
In its youth, my first of a case as recommended by Jancis Robinson as great value for money. Wow. Just a lovely – no …
320. La Poderina, Brunello di Montalcino, 2000
Well this was the highlight of an otherwise poor pre-conference dinner in (of all places!) Milan. Unfortunately it didn’t match too well to the …
318. Teruzzi & Puthod, Vernaccia di San Gimignano, 2005
Picked this up from Planet of the Grapes as part of my 2007 New Year’s resolution to drink more whites. Intriguing, but ultimately didn’t …