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 White
461. Domaine des Gauletteries, Jasnières, 2007
We were doing Chenin Blanc and the Loire as part of a revision group tasting, and I couldn’t find a Savennières for a dry …
460. Bacalhôa, J. P. Moscatel Moscatel de Setúbal, 2001
When we were in Portugal to celebrate the bicentennial of General Delaborde’s Battle of Roliça against Wellington, I was keen to try a Moscatel …
459. Domaine Larue, Chassagne-Montrachet, 2006
Ginny brought this from her then employer, to our Chardonnay and Pinot Noir revision group tasting, and it was beautiful, so I took the …
454. Domaine Ostertag, Fronholz “Muscat” Alsace, 2002
One from the 3rd “ABC” Optimor case, this one, and an intriguing one at that – aged Muscat. To cap that, I’ve heard that …
453. Champagne Pol Roger, Extra Cuvée de Réserve Vintage, 1998
A pair of engagements in the same week in the office (Anna’s and Christian’s) necessitated grabbing the last bottle of this from Planet of …
452. Saint Clair, Pioneer Block Oh! Block Sauvignon Blanc Marlborough, 2007
No idea where I got this from – a present from someone, I think. But a very interesting illustration of Marlborough Sauvignon Blanc. Forward …
450. Champagne Laurent-Perrier, Grand Siècle “La Cuvée”, NV (2008)
The day after my birthday, and flying on Bruce Air to / from Lisbon, the guys in the office decided to celebrate it again. …
449. Reichstrat von Buhl, Forster Kirchenstück Riesling Beerenauslese, Pfalz, 1996
Our final sample for Germany in class, and an enjoyable way to finish. Perhaps not as awesome as the Rheingau can deliver, but it …
446. Ata Rangi, Kahu Botrytis Riesling Martinborough, 2007
After revisiting the ’99 Clos des Ursules and ’99 Sterling Reserve Cabernet Sauvignon with a venison main (both still on form – the Sterling surprisingly …
445. Nikolaihof, Grüner Veltliner Wachau Austria, 2006
From the 3rd Optimor case, this is from apparently the oldest Demeter-certified biodynamic estate in Europe. Either way, it was a great way to …