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 Pinot Noir
378. Champagne Eric Taillet, Brut Tradition, NV (2007)
Picked up by Sven from Planet of the Grapes, to celebrate his wedding with the rest of the office, and a very pleasant find. …
371. Champagne Gosset, Brut, NV (2007)
This, by comparison with the Billecart-Salmon, was leaner and drier – and a touch cruder, in my mind. Some did prefer this though, showing …
370. Champagne Billecart-Salmon, Brut Réserve, NV (2007)
We picked up a couple of bottles from POTG (continuing our Optimor work-through of their Champagne range!) to toast Sven’s imminent wedding. This was …
364. Clover Hill, Pipers River Tasmania Australian Brut Sparkling Wine, 2001
Great opening to dinner with Jack, Rob and Kari. A classic Champagne blend of both Pinots and Chardonnay, that had elegance and refinement. Could …
357. Champagne Moutard, Cuvée des 6 Cépages, 2002
I decided to open this at the third and final round of birthday celebrations, with drinks and food at my flat for friends. Quite …
355. Champagne Pol Roger, Extra Cuvée de Réserve Vintage, 1996
So, when we’d finished up at the food & wine night, and we retired to Christian’s for cigars and a “nightcap”, and a choice …
352. Champagne Bollinger, Special Cuvée, NV (2006)
A good deal this – 6 bottles at £22.50 vs RRP of £32 per bottle, from The Wine Society via Dante. And this bottle …
345. Champagne Deutz, Brut Classic, NV (2007)
Had this on the first sunny day in May 2007, in Bloomsbury Square, to celebrate a work birthday. A couple of weeks earlier we’d …
343. Champagne Jean Moutardier, Sélection Brut, NV (2006)
A product of my July 2006 trip to Champagne with Mum – some of the best weather I’ve experienced (32-34°C, dry & clear skies). …
339. Domaine des Chezeaux, Griotte-Chambertin Grand Cru, 1997
A bin-end from Planet of the Grapes, and the first Chambertin Grand Cru I’ve had. I suspect that this is from a less well …