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
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 …
360. Château de Rayne Vigneau, 1er Cru Classé Sauternes, 1999
Also from POTG’s cellar clearance and the final wine of my birthday, served with Bleu d’Auvergne and the sweet biscuit course (including ginger biscuits). …
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 …
356. Jean Daneel, Chenin Blanc Stellenbosch, 2005
So this is the New World partner to the Old World Savennières Chenin Blanc. A quite different style. Though dry, a riper style – …
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 …
354. Niederthäler Hof, Alsheimer Frühmesse Beerenauslese Nahe, 1975
A bit of serendipity and comedy value, this one: it was there, so I bought it, then figured it could close out the food …
353. Ronco del Gnemiz, Sauvignon Sol Colli Orientali del Fruili, 2004
So, this opened the Planet of the Grapes food & wine matching night (well, after the excellent unfortified Fino), that happened to coincide with …
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 …
351. Meerlust, Chardonnay Stellenbosch, 2005
This is the second Meerlust wine I’ve drunk (and their first white). My feeling is that they’re trying hard, but that it’s not quite …
350. Domaine Laureau, Savennières Cuvée du Bel Ouvrage, 2000
So, the official ‘first wine’ from the Second Optimor Wine Club case! Savennières was chosen to represent the Loire Valley and Chenin Blanc, and …