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
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 …
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 …
118. Louis Bouillot, Crémant de Bourgogne Grande Reserve Perle de Vigne, NV (2003)
The second sparkler in our Wine & Cheese event, and an embarrassment for the French – a French, non-Champagne sparkling wine! A blend of …
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 …
109. Michel Prunier, Volnay 1er Cru Les Caillerets, 1997
This followed up with a reassuring double for Burgundy, after the Chassagne-Montrachet white. An excellent example of very pleasant Pinot Noir harmony, but with …
107. Champagne Jean Moutardier, Millésime Brut, 1991
A product of mine & Dad’s first visit to Moutardier’s winery South West of Reims, whilst hunting the 1999 total eclipse of the Sun. …
101. Weingut Meyer-Näkel, Spätburgunder Qualitätswein Trocken Ahr, 2000
The guy in the shop couldn’t get this label off for love-nor-money – he was trying to soak it off in cold water. He …
98. Jaffelin, Chambolle-Musigny, 1999
A very pleasant Christmas gift from Dad. Medium-weight wine that was into early maturity, if not full maturity. Ruby coloured, from edge to body. …
89. Domaine Bertagna, Vougeot, 1993
A product of my first ever wine trip. Having done the Clos de Vougeot tour beforehand, Dad and I bought half-a-dozen Vougeot villages. Drunk …
82. Champagne Bollinger, Grande Année Brut, 1988
Fantastic way to start Christmas 2002… having said this, not that much better than the NV Bollinger. Don’t know how good a year 1988 …