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
291. Louis Latour, Nuits-Saint-Georges, 2002
An OK Pinot Noir – drinkable – but not worth the Staff Shop price, let alone retail (and not a patch on the Pousse …
290. Martinelli, Zinfandel “Giuseppe & Luisa” Russian River Valley, 2004
And then Tracey and Dante flourished this from their collection, so we had to have a return visit to “Giuseppe & Luisa” in memory …
289. Ridge Vineyards, Geyserville Sonoma County, 2000
When I was young (10-12) Ridge wines were the first Cali wines I knowingly saw in UK, so I assumed that this was how …
288. Stag’s Leap Wine Cellars, Artemis Cabernet Sauvignon Napa Valley, 2003
On reflection, a bit of a ‘tasters’ wine rather than a ‘drinkers’, perhaps, as its weight made the second glass a bit hard work. …
287. Domaine de la Pousse d’Or, Volnay 1er Cru, 1997
This from Majestic, by contrast, was a delight. More rounded than some other Volnays I’ve had. Pale ruby with a broad fade-to-brick rim. Moderate …
282. Nicolas Potel, Volnay Vieilles Vignes, 2003
This, by contrast, was ready to drink, and was the best of the 3 Pinots. A combination of a riper, more forward year, and …
281. René Bouvier, Gevrey-Chambertin La Justice, 2002
Pleased to see this on Chateauonline, having enjoyed René Bouvier’s regular Gevrey before. Having said that I disagree with their guidance that this is …
279. Michel Rey, Pouilly-Fuissé “Les Crays” Vieille Vigne, 2003
Mid-green / gold with a medium watery rim. Quite intense nose led by toasty hazelnut notes, wrapped in vanilla creaminess. Some notable malolactic sweetcorn …
276. Bodegas Faustino, Faustino de Autor Reserva, 1995
Having thought that Faustino I Gran Reserva was their top wine, I was intrigued to discover this premium bottled Reserva limited edition. I was …
274. Cantina Valpantena, Amarone della Valpolicella Falasco, 2001
Saw this on sale at Selfridges as well, and felt like testing out an Amarone from a generally good Italian year (dunno precisely about …