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
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 …
134. Roc de l’Espinas, Syrah Vin de Pays de la Haute Vallée de l’Aude, 2002
…compared with this one (also from the same Laithwaites) which, whilst MUCH less complex, expresses powerfully the pepper aspect of Syrah. Aromas (tinged bizarrely …
133. Rossetto Wines, Circular Quay Bin 30 Shiraz South Eastern Australia, 2003
At last, a half-way decent wine from Laithwaites. Dark plum colour. Rich and warm aromas of dark fruit (blackberry?) coupled with coffee / mocha …
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 …
128. Paul Jaboulet Aine, Crozes Hermitage Domaine de Thalabert, 1999
1997 Meysonniers: 7.6 (7) – slightly darker than the ’95 with Port-like notes and strawberry, coupled with caramel. Balanced, spicy flavour with some red …
127. M. Chapoutier, Crozes-Hermitage Les Meysonniers, 1995, 1997, 1998, 1999
A vertical tasting with friends – my first! Happened to end up with a range of these Crozes-Hermitages, starting with the 1995 (above label, …
126. Paul Jaboulet Aine, Cornas, 1998
Dark red colour but with brick-reddish tinge (over-quick ageing?). Coal-smoke licked aromas of dark fruit – damson or black cherry. Quite tannic but generally …
123. Compania Vinicola del Norte de Espana, Rioja Reserva Imperial, 1996
Surprising lack of depth / concentration for a 1996 Rioja. Especially for a Reserva. Nevertheless quite enjoyable. Garnet colour. Slightly toasty notes over cassis …
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 …