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That's more comprehensive information & advice than I've received from OptU$ over the last 3 weeks who leaked more sensitive data than VM.🤬

Agreed, I found their direct imports to be most alluring & good value, notwithstanding the exclusivity.🤔 The days of their securing quality bin or vintage ends seem well passed &/ or a very minor component. But they seem to have become a clearing house using the Persian rug store marketing...

I wonder if the tables have turned for their buyers? Rather than a quick cash injection to move stockpiles, wineries see them coming, slap a label on what would be a cleanskin & call it exclusive? And Dan's etc have caught on to the mystery marketing ploy. With the contraction of the China...

I haven't bought from VM (nor been here) for a while - multiple raisins - but my trend for 4-5 years was downwards like most folk here? Maybe a business model transition from market disruptor to player is a tough ask? I was happy to get many bargains & new wines otherwise unavailable, but the...

They haven't even bothered to update the blurb!

Could've been worse ... eg Open 24 hours, Never closes, Parties welcome etc 😳

A few gems picked up on spec 😋 2005 Russell Augusta Chardonnay really smooth & still crisp. Lovely, still got years in it. 2018 Pasadera Pinot Noir Light bodied, pale, translucent, perfumed, delicious. Drink now, yes please. 2005 Hobbs Semillon Lemony sublime treat

Tracking system leaves a lot to be desired?

I take it as searing satire, but am uncertain if ft is/was able to discriminate (sic) between that & peer review (sicx2)

From Twitter The awkward lessons of my luxury lockdown in Kensington Edit: link added after much frustration.

Not this little black duck. 😇

Confirmed (thanks) & still available. I think it's delicious, light & tasty. No overextraction or trying to make a "light red". Closest Oz rose to Provencal style in my opinion. Bargain!

Under Wraps Clare Valley Riesling 2016 is Hesketh Small Parcels Clare Valley Riesling 2016 Under Wraps Clare Valley Riesling 2017 is Alcatraz Clare Valley Riesling 2017 Under Wraps Mornington Peninsula Pinot Noir 2018 is TUERONG PARK PINOT NOIR

Who said there's no sport on? https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMUCAAyQ63vhYriTMuZfKd5gKguFlA1tc Edit: previous links may have followed my viewing history or implied it's my content. Safer for all, now. 😌 Memo: mods how to post YouTube links?

Memo to hoarders/preppers: Please bear in mind that even canned goods may not see you through to Rapture/End of Days PS YouTuber has rubbish sterile technique/ experimental design/ safety protocols. Don't try this at home or in bunker.

Resolve dissolved, thank you very much 😷

Hi, agreed I went for this too. But no, <$100, I added a Pinot noir, but whatever works for you. I would suggest stick to the fine & rare list (real products, nod to #Redbigot) & take a considered or speculative punt. I looked at the Tio Pepe Sherry 750ml too @ $34.99 as an out there option. If...

Hi all. Yes the Semillon is very good for the $80/dozen. As I said before, ignore the 'rrp' & consider it is worth $80. 😇 If you subtract that $80, maybe from their Fine & rare selection: St Hallett Old Block Barossa Shiraz 2012 or Wolf Blass Black Label Cabernet Sauvignon Shiraz Malbec 2012...

Get Wines Direct have 'free' DRAYTONS FAMILY BELLEVUE HERITAGE GRAND RESERVE HUNTER VALLEY SEMILLON with $100 spend with Freesemillon. Notional RRP is nonsense, but they have previously offered straight dozens for $80 which is a very good deal in itself. Orders must be 12 - 15 bottles, so snap...

I've had a couple of vintages of their Matriarch & Patriarch both very good indeed.