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
836. Shaw+Smith, M3 Chardonnay Adelaide Hills, 2012
I’ve long thought of M3 Chardonnay as benchmark Aussie Chardonnay. This vintage is certainly in the classic style, but somehow disappointed a little – …
833. Champagne Comte A. de Dampierre, Grand Cru Brut, 2002
A nice 39th birthday dinner with Ruth for this one at Planet of the Grapes. Initially I feared it was corked but I think …
832. Shaw+Smith, Sauvignon Blanc Adelaide Hills, 2013
Excellent example of what Adelaide Hills can do for crisp, aromatic whites. A very well made, expressive but not overdone Sauvignon Blanc. Drunk with …
831. Equipo Navazos, La Bota de Manzanilla Pasada No. 39 NO, NV (2014)
Another good aged Sherry from Equipo Navazos, but not out of the top drawer somehow. Whilst it was certainly pretty intense, with a golden …
830. Château Suduiraut, 1er Cru Classé Sauternes, 2001
In 28-50’s dinner with Christian Seely, some very good wines were served. This was the clear standout though – a very good Château, in …
809. Hugel, Jubilee Riesling Alsace, 2004
A brief white interlude from a POTG dinner with Etienne Hugel. This was a mature, balanced, quality Riesling. From the Schönenbourg Grand Cru. Deep …
801. Domaine Huet, Vouvray Pétillant Brut, 2007
Which was the front-label and which the back? Who knows… but stylish packaging for a stylish wine. Moderate moose and sparkle, given its pétillant …
800. Graham Beck, Methode Cap Classique Brut, NV (2014)
The Krug influence of Graham Beck’s winemaker is evident here again, delivering a rich, oxidative style, with barrel fermentation influence. Deep, burnished gold, with …
798. Champagne Louis Roederer, Brut, 2007
Also a mature vintage Champagne, and ultimately the wine of the sparkling line-up = just had more refinement and length than Le Mesnil. Mid-deep …
797. Champagne Le Mesnil, Blanc de Blancs Grand Cru Brut, 2005
Good quality, mature vintage Blanc de Blancs. Complex tertiary development of mushroom, nutty almond and toast on the nose, over creamy vanilla and cereal. …