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
144. Bodegas Toro Albala, Don PX Pedro Ximenez Vino Dulce de Postre Gran Reserva Montilla Moriles, 1972
Technically not the same as PX from Jerez, but actually very similar in texture, compared with Malaga for example – this one’s from Montilla-Moriles …
143. La Riojana for Laithwaites, Estampilla Chardonnay Famatina Valley Argentina, 2003
Very pleasantly refreshing Chardonnay. Clean and crisp with lively acidity. If it had the minerality, it could be mistaken for a basic Chablis. Pale …
142. Bodegas Marques del Puerto, Rioja Reserva, 1996
Bought in Spain, using my new copy of the Guia Penin – a cross between the detail of the Guide Hachette des Vins for …
141. Cos d’Estournel, Saint Estèphe, 1969
So, my first bottle of Cos. And the first drink of a wine bought through an eBay auction. I was a little worried that …
140. Domaine des Heretiers Louis Jadot, Beaune 1er Cru Clos des Ursules, 1999
Was worried that this was ageing too fast, due to poor temp control in my flat. Slight hint of brick-red at the edge suggested …
135. Christophe, Chardonnay Napa County, 1997
Second of 3 1997 US Chardonnays from Majestic’s “parcel”. This “Napa County Chardonnay” was quite different from the Oceana style, but still excellent VFM. …
132. Oceana, Coastal Chardonnay Central Coast California, 1997
One of the best VFM bottles of wine I’ve had for a while. A Majestic “parcel” of sort-of bin-end, older wine, and what a …
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 …
121. Château Lafite-Rothschild, Carruades de Lafite Pauillac, 1998
2nd wine of Château Lafite. Another courtesy of J&B. Stood up OK to venison stew for Christmas 2003. Deep red-purple colour, but even to …
120. De Gras, Cabernet Sauvignon Colchagua Valley, 2000
A good, solid Cabernet Sauvignon. Missing a little complexity but a fine example of the 1990s investment in Chilean wine-making. Dark, deep colour. Initial …