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 Red
555. Ata Rangi, Pinot Noir Martinborough, 2006
Took this to Allegra’s wedding in the belief that we were bringing for our table… and then was lucky to be able to rescue …
554. Ridge Vineyards, Cabernet Sauvignon Santa Cruz Mountains, 2003
A wine to drink on its own, since it has that Cali sweet flavour profile, rather than savoury. But above all, the altitude shines …
550. Paul Jaboulet Aîné, Hermitage La Chapelle, 1998
Well, this surprised and delighted. I’d heard several poor reviews of La Chapelles between about 1995 and 2005. However, although this was missing something …
549. Château de Parenchère, Bordeaux Supérieur Cuvée Raphaël, 2007
An unexpected, completely blind tasting courtesy of SJ – and the first I’d done for about a year. I think I got lucky, but …
548. Château de Claribès, Sainte Foy Bordeaux Cabernet Sauvignon Merlot, 2005
This was an unexpected gift from the people we stayed with in Henley 2010, where the husband Andy explained that a friend had established …
547. Marchesi di Grésy, Barbaresco Gaiun Martinenga, 2001
This is more of a comparative impression than a proper tasting note. Even though this is a highly regarded Barbaresco vintage, this 2001 Gaiun …
546. Domaine du Pegau, Châteauneuf-du-Pape Cuvée Réserve, 2006
The first bottle of this left me a bit ‘meh’, but the second, served on its own, showed real interest & quality. Phew! I’ll …
539. René Bouvier, Gevrey-Chambertin La Justice, 2002
Lovely. Another really good wine from this producer, and clear evidence that the 2002 vintage is excellent. Earthiness I’ve become familiar with in the …
538. Regio Cantina, Aglianico del Vulture Solagna, 2005
Picked up on sale from Lay & Wheeler as Drunk Girl wine. And a good shout too! Deep ruby and black core. Smoky, roasted …