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Hugh McDonald

111 wines • 11 followers • 4 following

Ronchi di Cialla

Colli Orientali del Friuli Schioppettino di Cialla 2016

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Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

North east Italy is a hidden gem for wines.
Right up against the Dolmite Mountains, warm days, cool nights.
Friuli-Venezia Giulia and Trentino-Alto Adige really deliver.
Foradori, Franz Haas and Alois Lageder
are producers I look for.
Bob McDonald

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Totally agree Jamie. I generally love cooler climate wines. In Italy the Valle d’Aosta is another example next to the Swiss Alps in the north west.
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Absolutely.
Pinot Nero…(Pinot Noir) .. from Lombardy will impress you.

Isole e Olena

Cepparello Estate Bottled Toscana Sangiovese 2019

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La Braccesca (Antinori)

Bramasole Cortona Syrah 2020

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*Borgo Santo Pietro
Anthony De Blasi

Anthony De Blasi

Congratulations with your son’s wedding!
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Thanks Anthony

Il Marroneto

Brunello di Montalcino Sangiovese 2013

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Jamie Lauder

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As always, fantastic tasting notes.
Great choice on the food pairing.
Bob McDonald

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Thanks Jamie. When the wine is stellar like this was, the notes come easy.

Fattoria di Fèlsina Berardenga

Riserva Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2019

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Agree. Like this producer but their CC performs nicely in 10 years.

Abbazia di Novacella (Stiftskellerei Neustift)

Praepositus Alto Adige Valle Isarco Grüner Veltliner 2015

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Marchesi Antinori

Riserva Villa Antinori Chianti Classico Sangiovese Blend 2020

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Serge S

Serge S

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Château Mouton Rothschild

Pauillac Red Bordeaux Blend 1989

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Ron I’m based in Toowoomba Queensland. About 2 hours west of Brisbane Airport.
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Brilliant note. Happy Birthday Bob. Glad you could enjoy such a classic wine to celebrate... you! 😊🎂👍
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@Travis W Thanks Travis.

Casa Alle Vacche

Vin Santo del Chianti Trebbiano Blend

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Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Congratulations. You are in a beautiful place in the world to enjoy a wedding with family.
Bob McDonald

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Thanks Jamie. It certainly is a beautiful place. A memorable time in our lives.
Jamie Lauder

Jamie Lauder

Bob, you are one of best people I have met knowing wines.
You and your family deserve this..
Enjoy!!!!!

Marchesi Antinori

Tenuta Guado al Tasso Cont'Ugo Bolgheri Merlot 2021

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